Destination: Guatemala
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Tue, 18 Mar 2008 | By kirstenroche | Views [950] | Comments [3]
So in the last few days, I managed to make it successfully with Anna to Antigua, Guatemala! We each got certified in scuba diving, our passport to the ocean! As of 3 days ago we can go anywhere in the world we want to to dive up to 100 feet down ... Read more >
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 | By nat_and_chris | Views [945] | Comments [3]
We planned to stay at Pablo’s house for our last week in Antigua and maybe continue with another week of school. However on the Sunday night after watching a movie (Apocalypto – bit of Mel Gibson Mayan history, if you have seen the movie the fat ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Mon, 15 Feb 2010 | By elawlor | Views [824] | Comments [2]
I am officially finished with spanish school. I had a lovely last week of classes at the MT school with another great group of people and wrote a childrens story in spanish for my graduation on friday. I left immediately after for Xela to go on the weekend ... Read more >
Tags: trekking
Fri, 18 May 2012 | By tempolibre | Views [755]
Xela, 22 de abril, 22h Primera ciudad de Guatemala en la que estuvimos, ¡nos encantó! Nos pareció una ciudad muy viva, más auténtica que San Cristóbal, pero con una buena dinámica asociativa, proyectos de desarrollo, etc. Nos pateamos toda la ... Read more >
Tags: carnet de bord
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 | By johnbmullen | Views [610]
We arrived in Antigua on Monday. Having a great time visiting different ethnic (Mayan) restaurants and small shops. We hiked Vulcan Pacaya yesterday and ate a traditional Mayan dinner last night. Today we toured a old monastery that was converted into ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 | By donkosarev | Views [586]
Since writing a blog for my trip for my summer 2013 trip was a challenge I set for myself since the day I started planning the trip itself, I have finally began. Not in the best of circumstances admittedly, since walking in the gushing rain that is frequent ... Read more >
Tags: start
Fri, 26 Oct 2007 | By laurahooker | Views [559] | Comments [1]
Well babies, I´m here in Guatemala in the amazingly beautiful colonial town of Antigua. Its hard to describe how truly gorgeous this place is. Huge stone churches, cobblestone streets, and mountains surrounding as far as the eye can see (ethereal mist ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 | By alleen | Views [507] | Comments [1]
It is my last week in Guatemala. I am not sure I’ve even had time to properly process all of
what I’ve learned while here. I
tried to give you a small taste of things Guatemalan. I thought of one other thing I didn’t mention today. ... Read more >
Tags: guatemala, holy week, xela
Mon, 18 May 2015 | By nomadicdron | Views [504]
It is said that a family is something we get when we are born, but friends are the ones we choose ourselves. From our childhood to the days of our old age; friends are the ones who go along with us in all our ups and downs in life. They know our deepest ... Read more >
Tags: guatemala volunteering, volunteer abroad, volunteering in guatemala
Fri, 6 Feb 2009 | By alleen | Views [417] | Comments [3]
It has been a good first week of language school. I am so thankful for all the many
blessings God has graciously bestowed upon me! And thankful for all of the prayers that are sustaining
me.
My host family is truly wonderful! I ... Read more >
Tags: language school, xela
Wed, 15 Feb 2006 | By robin | Photo Gallery
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Thu, 20 May 2010 | By hpmoon | Photo Gallery
Volcán Pacaya is an active volcano in the Escuintla department of Guatemala nearby Antigua and Guatemala City. Though the volcano had been dormant for over a century, it erupted in 1965 and hasn't stopped since. As recently as 2006, increased eruptions ...
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Wed, 19 Nov 2014 | By thisisme | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
Im a young men who want to learn and have a one time experience about photography because i love this area and has become my pasion, and i should be chosen because i´m different and i see the photography in my own way and im sure that people will love ...
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Tags: 2014 travel photography scholarship
Mon, 24 Nov 2014 | By followyourbliss | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry
My name is Chanel Baran. I am a young 23 year old Visionary Photographic Artist, Peaceful Warrior, World Traveler and Positivity Ambassador. My passions in life are travelling, photography, igniting happiness, spreading joy, helping people connect with ...
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Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship