Day 1 - First Day in Guatemala

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Dylan Hawxhurst - 05/20/2019

 The first day in Guatemala has been a wonderful time from the beginning to the end. Starting off the day bright and early, the group and I arrived at La Guardia Airport around 5 A.M. to depart for Miami, Florida. I do not like the idea of transfer flights because I often want to get to my destination in one shot, but to my surprise it was great. Though it took up a larger portion of the day, we took the time to stretch our legs, walk around, and grab some food. In no time, we were on our next flight to Guatemala City. The flight felt extremely short, and we landed before I could finish the movie I was watching (The Big Lebowski). After waiting on the immigration line for almost an hour, we got through the airport to be welcomed by our driver who would bring us to our hotel in Antigua. Upon arrival, it was poring and made me feel as if the day would be taken over by rain, but luckily it did not. Around four o’clock, local time, we went on a walking tour where the members of GLOBE and I were able to experience Antigua. We walked throughout the town grasping an understanding of their culture, lifestyle, and history. It was truly a great experience to look at the beautiful architecture. At the end of the walking tour, we went through a Jade museum where we learned the history of Jade in Guatemala and how certain color comes from only certain parts of the world. Overall, Monday was a wonderful first day to a great trip where we hope to gain as many borrowers as possible!

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