Alejandra and Sara

Arrival in San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala

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April 22nd 2009
I'm in San Pedro la Laguna! I arrived Sunday, and I'm finally starting to become accustomed to life here. Apologies for any typos, etc., you might find below--I'm typing fast and furious in a super-crowded Internet cafe. Some tidbits about the last few days ... After a 3.5-hour layover in Atlanta, I boarded my flight to Guatemala City and had the great fortune of sitting a row ahead of siblings ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Lago de Atitlán

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more