Tropical Storms Suck
Posted on June 1, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala | 3 Comments
So, Alma is passing by here right now. It was a hurricane further south, but now it´s just a tropical storm. So for the past four days, we´ve had rain. And more rain. And more rain. And then a bit more just for good measure.
While the cooler weather is a nice reprieve from sweltering tropical [...]
Soon We Can Shower!
Posted on April 29, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala, Personal | 4 Comments
Ok, well, to tell the truth, it´s a ways away, but our new builder is working very quickly to finish up our bathroom and I´m so happy to see the building going up!
Here are a couple of shots of the brand new bathroom to be . . .
The weird green thing in front is a [...]
Irving Gets Famous
Posted on April 26, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala | 2 Comments
Irving is in a band here in Guatemala called Banda Vega and they have been getting pretty big here. Way back in February, Irving was inspired by my blogging to start his very own blog, Banda Vega. Then he lost interest and went on to other projects.
More recently, people have been commenting to him on [...]
A Terrible Guatemalan Wife
Posted on April 16, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala | 3 Comments
You know what makes a good Guatemalan wife? Allow me to enlighten you . . .
A good Guatemalan wife:
Washes all clothes by hand, in boiling water, if necessary, until they are sparkling clean.
Makes perfect rice with vegetables where each grain is separated and perfectly firm.
Doesn´t have big ambitions, just supports her husband.
Is a [...]
Happy Easter!
Posted on March 23, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala | 3 Comments
Here in Guatemala, Easter and Holy Week are a big deal, but not because of bunnies and eggs . . . There are processions every day all over the country, telling the story of Jesus. It´s really a fascinating culture and if you EVER have a chance to visit during Semana Santa, I highly recommend [...]
Exciting Times
Posted on March 4, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala, Personal | 3 Comments
I´m really hyped up at the moment because I just did an interview. Up until now, I´ve only done a handful of email interviews for expat sites, but this time was a bit different.
Lola Brown (who I googled and it turns out she´s a real author and writer for tons of big magazines, which got [...]
Dream Day English, Anyone?
Posted on February 20, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala | 1 Comment
I discovered the game Dream Day Honeymoon a while back, but Irving just rediscovered it . . . and he´s TOTALLY addicted. To the point of playing it instead of eating! It´s so funny to see him hunting through a dress shop, looking for that elusive maple leaf.
However, the game is in English. [...]
Going Back to Mother´s Group
Posted on January 31, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala, Kids | 1 Comment
When Dorian was just tiny, my friend, Julie and I decided to start a mother´s group for expat moms. We put up a few announcements and were contacted by a group that was already in existence! It was great, there was a good mix of parents and the ages of the younger children were pretty [...]
A Little Late for Christmas, but . . .
Posted on January 3, 2008 - Filed Under Guatemala | 3 Comments
I can´t believe my eyes. Last night, it SNOWED. In Guatemala! How bizarre is that? Here is my street, with Volcan Agua topped with snow.
Here are two other volcanos that are on the other side of Antigua . . . the peak on the left is very active, we´ve been seeing ash clouds nearly every [...]
The Day Before New Year´s Eve
Posted on December 31, 2007 - Filed Under Fun, Guatemala | 1 Comment
Yesterday was the procession of the Virgen here in Guatemala. There is a procession with a statue of the Virgin Mary carried on a huge platform throughout the towns here, with people following it and a band marching behind and playing music. It´s really quite beautiful, but takes FOREVER! They left the church yesterday at [...]
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