Barcelona vs Real

WEEK TWO & THREE: TEXTILES, FOOTBALL AND ROCK CLIMBING

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May 2nd 2010
Had my first week of Spanish here and I think we can safely say that my natural aptitude for languages is fairly minimal! I think I have learnt a lot but I still struggle to communicate, although now I am having basic conversations with my homestay family. My teacher is a legend, a really great guy and we get on well. Done a few things this week, went to Zunil a very rough, ready indigenous to ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala

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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