mashing leaves

back in Xela

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February 9th 2010
We arrived back in Xela this afternoon, a long bus ride on an exciting chicken bus again. the day was amazing, we walked up the hill for breakfast where we had steak and scrambled eggs with beans of course. From there we met Ruben at the AMMID office and then back to the hotel to pack bags and load the truck. We had a visit to the farm, which is a learning centre for AMMID, and were able to meet ... 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