Sun rise over Lake Atitlan

Escuela espanol y escorpiones

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March 16th 2010
We started our spanish lessons yesterday. Our classes are set on the side of the lake. Volcanos in the distance, mist rising over the water, bird song calming your thoughts... can we enjoy it. Not on your nelly. Thelma, my beautiful, 20 year old teacher is working me so hard my head feels like it might fall off. Four hours of intense learning and then she sets me at least another four hours h ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » San Pedro La Laguna

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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