We Live Dangerously

Many of you have been asking me what I do for fun here in Peace Corps Guatemala, What my weekends look like, Do I see other volunteers, etc... Here's a little glimpse into my social life:

Last friday night I went to visit my friend and nearby volunteer Emily in her small, out of the way town. Though there isn't a movie theatre,mall, or even a restuarant of any interest, and though the towns electricty was out for much of my time there, we dug up some good ole fashioned fun, carnival style.

This is not your average ferris wheel. Run by an old truck motor (the guy running it was actually pushing down the clutch and changing gears as we rode), this thing seemed likely to shake apart at any moment. Needless to say, we were a bit concerned.

But we had fun. And survived.

Hope that gives you a bit more of an idea what my social life is like here. Come for a visit and I'll show you a good time. Guaranteed.

Guatemalan Amusement

A few weeks ago a friend from my town invited Mark (my sitemate) and I to join her family on a roadtrip to Xetulul, Guatemala’s version of Disney World. Though smaller, the park boasted a rollercoaster with 6 loops and a live magic show. We all left exhausted, and thoroughly soaked thanks to the afternoon rain and the log ride. Here are a few pictures from our adventures.

(This one's for you Kayla, remember our adventure at the Fountain de Trevi in Rome!? Guatemala has it's own mini version, and of course I pretended to throw a coin in for memory's sake)
Jessica, Lety, Victor, Emily, and Adoni

This is what happens when Jessica and I try to eat in the car. She spills ketchup on me, I spill water on her. I've found a Guatemalan who equals my klutzyness.

The ride home. New sitemate Mark, and my friend Jessica.