May 10 2008
Back from Guatemala
My sister and I had the great opportunity to spend the past week traveling throughout Guatemala. We started the journey in Guatemala City, flew to the El Petén region to explore the Mayan ruins of Tikal, visited with friends starting a non-profit organization in Antigua, and relaxed on the scenic shores of Lago Atitlán. We roasted marshmallows over flowing lava, swam in crystal clear lakes, ate fresh mangoes and fresh made corn tortillas, and, best of all, met some amazing people.
In the next few days, I’ll be posting a number of photos from the trip on my flickr page. As most of our time was spent away from Internet cafes, I’ll recap some of the trip experiences and reflect on my perception of how Guatemalans seem to be addressing issues areas including the high cost of energy, education, health care, and communication technology. One week is certainly not enough time for me to provide any significant commentary on these issues, but I will say that the time spent talking to people and observing environments very well may be enough to ignite some interesting discussions.