Catholic church in Parque Central

Xela and such

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June 7th 2006
Hola from Xela, Much has been going on in these last couple of weeks. I am now into week 4 of my time here in Xela. The spanish is improving each day, (or two or three days- depending on my progress) but I am finally seeing some improvements. I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night, and I feel like my mind is in overdrive- sorting out all of these new words and phrases. I think this is ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

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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