The top of volcan Pacaya was a bit like what I imagine the surface of the moon would be like. Jagged, porous, weighless rocks crumbling beneath where you walk, a crater in the distance emitting smoke. Most people hike or even run away from mountains emitting smoke. We decided to pay a guide to take us towards it (perhaps Guatemalans are a lot smarter because you really only see gringos on these tours). We were a bit unsure as to whether or not we should do the to...

We hope that you all are having a fabulous Turkey Day and are enjoying all the fixin´s with the ones you love. We are currently in Antigua, Guatemala and plan to break bread today at Pollo Campecho (KFC with a little Guatemalan flavor). The following are the top 10 things we are thankful for this Thanksgiving. 1) Our family and friends. Thank you to everyone who has left us messages and emails. It is always nice to catch news from back home and hear how you ar...

Guatemala is a kaleidoscope of colors. It is a country where the indigenous peoples not only still exist, but are thriving. Amidst the colonization of the Spanish and the slow infiltration of Western tourists, the Mayan people have adapted and persisted. They´ve somehow figured out how to balance their traditional values with those of the modern world. Seeing women in traditional indigenous clothing talking on a cell phone is not an unusual sight. Market women k...