Emily studies from the patio

Gautemala

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February 23rd 2007
Saturday, February 23 Crossing the border from Mexico to Guatemala in the hot afternoon sun, we left the cool comfort of the Mexican bus system for the colorful “chicken buses” of Guatemala. Once the yellow school buses of the US, chicken buses have been spruced with paint jobs and usually more than a few “Jesus is my pilot” type stickers. The bus we took from the border wound its wa ... 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