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Location Date South America 
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Location Date Antigua Guatemala 1427842800 San Pedro La Laguna
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We are here in San Pedro on Lake Atitlan, a large and beautiful lake ringed with ridges and volcanoes. San Pedro is an energetic town of local Guatemalans, tourists, students and hippies. We have found an instant warm home with our family of Conchita (young madre), Chusita (9 yr girl) and Blanca (2 year old girl). Being in their home is a wonderful experience already as we share all meals and conversation (NO ENGLISH) which helps our studies immensely.
We have been here 5 days and have attended our 4 hour classes on Thurs and Fri, one evening conversation group, one salsa dance session, toured a coffee bean processing plant here in San Pedro (organic, sustainable) , viewed a Catholic pre-Easter procession traveled by boat to a town across the lake to meet the friend of a friend from Truckee! Whew.
San Marcos, across the lake is a small community filled with new age hippies, old hippies and moneyed expats. Totally different vibe, dude, from the bustle of San Pedro. There are several separate communites around this lake, each with a different personality. We have heard that locals in San Marco have less opportunites in education and economy (even food) than San Pedro, for example.
We have been here 5 days and have attended our 4 hour classes on Thurs and Fri, one evening conversation group, one salsa dance session, toured a coffee bean processing plant here in San Pedro (organic, sustainable) , viewed a Catholic pre-Easter procession traveled by boat to a town across the lake to meet the friend of a friend from Truckee! Whew.
San Marcos, across the lake is a small community filled with new age hippies, old hippies and moneyed expats. Totally different vibe, dude, from the bustle of San Pedro. There are several separate communites around this lake, each with a different personality. We have heard that locals in San Marco have less opportunites in education and economy (even food) than San Pedro, for example.
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Louise and Jan Kathy and John you look like you are having a wonderful time. What a lovely host family. I love the pictures of the town and your new family. Can't wait for the next post! Thinking of you often and with you in spirit.
Amy Those pictures are absolutely beautiful. I love seeing the family you are staying with. I think those little girls like you guys just a little bit :) They are so sweet. Looks like a different world alright.
Claudia Waters These are lovely photos. Makes me long to be there. You two are just amazing. Thank you for these and keep em coming!
Irene S. ¡Qué lugar maravilloso! Me alegro mucho que esten en su "segundo" país y que hay tantas conneciones tan positivas entre Uds. dos y los guatemaltecos. Estoy segura de que su español ya ha mejorado. Favor de continuar con tus fotos magníficas. Un abrazo fuerte, Irene
Julia Lawrence It is so nice to see the photos capturing your adventures. The fish dish looks similar to the ones Steve and I ate while in Honduras. How lovely to have such a wonderful family, in such a beautiful setting to share you time with there. Looking forward to reading more. Julia and Steve
Suzanne Beautiful!
Suzanne Thanks for sharing! I am looking forward to further photos of your adventure and future stories. I am with you in spirit!