Why I Love Antigua Guatemala
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We awoke at the 'campground' of the Tourist Police station in Antigua Guatemala after getting kicked out of our previous camp spot by the Guatemalan National Police the night before.
We'd last visited Antigu...
The One Where the Guatemalan Police Kick Us Out
It was the perfect spot.
We discovered it after being stopped by dancing in the streets on our way to Antigua. There it was, off to the left. It sounded so appealing, how could we resist?
Fuentes caliente...
Dancing in the Streets for Dia de Los Muertos – Guatemala
After the Kite Festival, we were headed toward Antigua where we intended to stay the night, when traffic suddenly stopped.
Slightly annoyed at the interruption in our journey, I figured I would at least go c...
How to Write an Ebook That Will Pay You to Travel
When we decided that we wanted to make travel a more permanent part of our family’s life, we didn’t know how we were going to make it a reality... financially.
I mean, that's one of the biggest puzzle pieces...
Gigantic Kite Festival – Sumpango, Guatemala
Our time in Guatemala was coming to an end. I knew that much.
So I knew that we needed to experience the Giant Kite Festival in Sumpango for Dia de los Muertos... it’s one of those ‘must see’ things in Guate...
The Largest Market in Central America – Chichicastenanago, Guatemala
I’ve wanted to go ever since we arrived in Guatemala over a year and a half ago.
I mean, the largest market in Central America. That’s pretty cool, isn’t it?
Greg hasn’t wanted to go... at all. “It’s just...
Why I’m Not Satisfied With My Life (And You Shouldn’t Be Either)
It's been growing slowly for several months.
A slight feeling of frustration, restlessness, annoyance...
A dissatisfaction with this or that. Irritation at circumstances and situations.
Don't get me ...
World-Schooling: Dia de Los Muertos Crafts for Kids
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Latin holiday celebrated every November 1st and 2nd. Despite the skulls and the word 'dead' in the name, it's actually a very nice holiday... not 'scary' or 'gruesome' ...
Staying Home is Easier Than Daring to Adventure, But…
It was February 2012 when we pulled into Panajachel, Guatemala and rented our first house, intending to stay for only a few weeks.
Those weeks turned into months, which turned into a year, which developed ...
Getting an Ultrasound in Guatemala (and We’re Having a…)
Greg and I climb into our 'disaster' of a truck... the adventure mobile that has undergone several re-models and 'unmodels', and now has an uncertain future.
But that's another story that I may share in a ...