the volcano from the host family's road

Lago de Atitlán and Volcán Pacaya

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February 9th 2010
I'm now in Antigua, Guatemala, where I plan to stay for a couple of weeks or so as I'm taking some Spanish lessons. I had my first one yesterday, and absolutely loved it. In about an hour or so, I move in with a Guate family and will stay with them for the next couple of weeks, which is all very exciting! Guatemala is absolutely brilliant. There are vistas everywhere you look; even in the citie ... read more

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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