Hello Folks!
It has been an incredible journey so far, and this week we finish our two month stay in Guatemala City to move on to free travel week and Mexico. I am astounding at the time and how fast it has gone, but this time has been so powerful to say the least. Spanish classes are wrapping up and I will be glad to not do anymore daily homework! My teachers have been wonderful and honestly have helped me a lot with speaking. It is amazing to think of where I was two months ago and where I am now.
There past two months have stretched me beyond where I could ever see myself stretching. God has given me opportunities to really challenge myself and grow through every experience that I am presented here with. We have seen many sides to this city, and all sides have shown what an influence America has on this place. Everywhere you go there is the lastest from allthe main rappers, Lady Gaga, Justin Beiber, ect. Everyone sports Hollister and Abercrombie aand Fitch, even the indigenous woman I have seem where hollister jackets over their traditional dress. But although the influence is high, Guatemala is still its own. I have fallen in love with the culture, and fresh fruits and panederias everywhere...but most importantly with the people. There is so much hope here in a country that has been struggling for years in regards to war and discrimination. I continually am amazed at how simply wonderful it is to have a community that is working to spread peace and love instead of violence and separation. There are sometimes gun shots outside in the distance, and I am also constantly reminded of the violence that surrounds the city. But out of all the people that I have interacted with, I can´t say that I have met one that has been rude to me. People are respectful and kind, and hnestly want to have a better Guatemala. I am so sad that I have to leave this place, but I know that there are more amazing experiences to come!
Next week we will all be traveling around the country for free travel. My group and I will be traveling up north and cross into Belize! It will be a relaxing weekend and I can only hope that it will be safe and loads of fun, especially because I will be spending my birthday on a magnificent BEACH!! Then we will travel as a whole groupt oChiapas Mexico, but for now, I will leave you with love and blessings.
Again, thank you all for being willing to keep updated on my ware abouts and continously sending prayers my way, I appreciate everyone!
Take Care and God Bless,
Kiersten
Ps- I have the website below of the emu website that we send updates as a group with pictures and what not, enjoy!
http://emu.edu/now/crosscultural/category/guatemala-usmexico-border-2011/
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