-Spiders are apparently going to be getting bigger each country we go to…
-Contamination is your lungs enemy on a daily basis.
-The roosters really do crow ALL NIGHT.
-The local people really will give up their beds and food, and go without, for you.
-Unpacking and packing your giant backpack really does happen everyday.
-You can be surrounded by poverty and joy at all times.
-It is extremely HOT during the day, and FREEZING at night.
-This country is full of suffering, and full of some of the most beautiful scenery I have every seen.
-The children are so adorable and giving! They will often give us food (with their parents permission) just for us playing with them for a few minutes.
-Unlike in the States, Guatemalans say ‘good morning, good afternoon, good evening’* to everyone they walk by. They may even throw in a ‘how are you?’**
-Shopping for food is a little more complicated due to the exchange rate. (For example, a pound of peppers is 18.95Q, which comes out to about $2.30USA.)
-Internet is a privilege, not a RIGHT.
-Earplugs are a necessity at night. Seriously.
–DO NOT SWALLOW THE WATER! You will probably throw up/have diarrhea, or both at the same time.
-Keep all of your possessions near you. Otherwise you will never see them again. Ever.
To Be Continued…
*Buenos dias, buenos tardes, buenos noches
**Como estas?
