North & Central America Archives - Page 6 of 25

Building a Composting Toilet aka Improving the World One Family At a Time: Patanatic, Guatemala

A toilet. Not something we usually give much thought to (or get teary eyed about). It's there. We use it when we need to. We find them slightly disgusting. But what if you didn't have one? What if there was...

The Post About When We Look for Land so We Can Build a House : Panajachel, Guatemala

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One of the first properties we looked at Yes. You read that right. Land. You know that stuff that trees grows on. The stuff you buy when you want to plant roots and settle down. It's true. We went looking...

Visiting a Mayan Family Preschool : San Antonio, Guatemala

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We met up at the Mayan Families headquarters in Panajachel, Guatemala and some of us caught a ride in one of their trucks. (more…)...

Swimming and Boating in Lake Atitlan : San Marcos, Guatemala

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Catching the boat in Panajachel to San Marcos Taking a break from our 'normal' routine in Panajachel, Guatemala, we took a boat trip to San Marcos to spend the day swimming in Lake Atitlan. (more…)...

Sometimes You Have to Take a ‘Travel Breather’ : San Marcos, Guatemala

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******* The free version is going to be released!! Today or tomorrow. Just finishing the last touches. Get yours. ******* It's been kind of quiet around here (on my blog, I mean. Is it ever quiet i...

Making Tortillas and Saving Lives : Patanatic, Guatemala

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Smoke related disease and fire related deaths are some of the major health problems in Guatemala, due to the fact that most indigenous families cook over a fire... inside their house. It's really not very safe...

Guatemala Through My Eyes: By Kyah (Age 9)

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Guatemala through my eyes ********** Just a quick update, since this is my first post since the launch of our Mastermind groups. Thanks so much to everyone who has joined us! We're loving our meetings and g...

3 Ways Travel Makes Every Day Special : Panajachel, Guatemala

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Ahhh... the good life ****** The book is coming along, I promise! You'll cut me a little slack, right? I mean, I do have five kids. ;) ****** It's a typical day of life here in Panajachel, Guatemala - the...

Honey, I REALLY (Don’t) Want to Adopt a Baby : Orphanage in Huehuetenango, Guatemala

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Holding a baby at the orphanage in Huehuetenango ****** Just a quick note... We've been asked over and over again how we've created such a ridiculously awesome life. We've analyzed how it happened, an...

Why I Hope My Kids Never go to College (a.k.a. The Rules Have Changed) : Huehuetenango, Guatemala

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In the centro of Xela, Guatemala. An average 'field trip' for these kids ******** Don't forget about the book that is coming along nicely and will be released soon. ******** This post is continued from St...