New Adventure - Guatemala!

Well, we got home from Bolivia ok. It was an amazing trip and one that I will be forever grateful for. BUT now my parents are moving to Guatemala. Dad got a new job and so a new adventure begins. Mom was going to Guatemala first to find a house so I joined her thus beginning my next adventure!

To travel to Guatemala is so surprising easy; it is actually a little bit of a let down as far as "Adventure" goes. I flew to DFW and then straight to Guatemala City. Customs was a breeze. I did not even have to buy a Visa or slip anyone any money to get into the country. Mom was waiting for me right out side airport with the school's driver and my first cup of Guatemalan coffee (which was amazing). We were staying at a small quaint B&B while we looked for a house.

My first impressions of Guate is VERY americanized. From the airport I saw Burger King, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, etc. It is very green and seemed a lot cleaner than Bolivia. The roads are nice. Very well-maintained and 3-4 lanes everywhere. Although the driving is just as crazy. Weaving in and out and going very fast but they are much kinder to pedestrians and seem to actually stop at red lights.

Mom and I ventured out to a Tapas bar for drinks and appetizers. Very good but after the first tastes of their desserts and I am worried. We will see if they get better. You know me... judging a country by their sweets.

Mom and our very sweet waiter at the tapas bar.