Just Over the Border

Crossing Into Guatemala

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October 10th 2006
I am safe and sound in Guatemala and have been having some of the most amazing experiences of my life. On Crossing borders: Physically, not much exciting happens, and if it does, it is probably not good. But psychologically crossing borders has something of the religious about it....something ritualistic, as you are leaving the old and entering a new world with all the attendant expectation ... 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