Tag: Guatemala

Love Among the Ruins

As much as I love my bloggy, it’ll be a relief to put it to bed for the foreseeable future, once I get home. In the meantime, I’m glad to have a record of my journey. And so it continues… I walked into town at 8:00 a.m. to get coffee since I was out of tea. My stomach thought that was one of my stupider ideas. I came upon a band of wee ones at […]

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The Quiet Life

A boring day. Caught up on my blog. Didn’t take a shower till 3:00. Walked carefully into town, trying not to jostle my stomach on the cobblestone. Had a curative lunch of chicken soup near the park and bought a cookie. Later, visited the woman I’d stayed with during my last visit to Guate. She works with women in the highlands who embroider. I bought something; for local color, I’ve photographed it inside our pila […]

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Recolección, Revisited

I felt a bit queasy this morning, but not enough to get in my way. I hung out at home, still trying to catch up on my blog, and planned my next (and final) side trip. I want to go to Chichicastengo. Maria was helpful, reserving a hotel and shuttle for me. I’d hoped to leave tomorrow but the shuttles are full, so I’ll leave at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday. Twice a week there’s a […]

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Home Again, Home Again

As I brushed my teeth (with bottled water) I got a whiff from the bathroom sink that was not pleasant, like death, rot and sewage. I hope I’m leaving Honduras in time, I thought. The water makes Guatemala’s seem pristine. Crossing the border was easier the second time through. I presented my passport to the agent who commented on how many places I’d been. I walked into Guatemala and was readmitted there. Then I walked […]

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