Ultimo Dia

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05/26/19- Leslie Palomares

Today is our last day in Guatemala. Although, we are very sad is over, we are really grateful and happy we had such a successful and amazing trip. Now, I can carry many memories from Antigua and Santiago with me to New York. I will share our experience with my family, friends, and co-workers and even recommend them some places to visit in Guatemala. I also want to mention the Guatemalan people; from the staff working at the hotel, loan applicants, daughters of charity, waivers and coffee farmers we met at the different organizations to most of the people we met on the street markets, they made us feel very welcomed and were always eager to help us. 

Lago Atitlan 

I am going to miss Gabriel and his lovely wife, Elsa, and will not forget the meal she cooked for us and how patient Gabriel was with us and how hard working he is. I cannot imagine climbing the Volcan of Water twice a day or more during the coffee season like he does. His work is really impressive and his coffee very tasty. 

Pollo con arroz, tortillas con guacamoles, y te de jamaica;
hecho por Elsa

The weavers were also excellent and their trajes (costumes) and rapaches (blouses), skirts, and belts are beautiful. They are colorful and will get you to smile whenever you look at them. I am happy that organizations such as Maya Traditions and Cojolya are able to support and not take advantage of them as other people do. 

Con la gente de Pueblo a Pueblo 

I am really happy that Emily, Esther, and Dylan were part of the Student Fellows Program. I really think we make an amazing team and laughs never stop when you are with them. 




We are really grateful to Dr. Sama, Lina, and Courtney that they made such an excellent schedule for our trip. Everything was planned carefully and we did not have to worry about what do or where to go next. This was a big factor to make this trip and meet the daughters of charity and borrowers a success. 

En la Calle Real de la Fonda con las Hijas de las Caridad

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  1. MFMay 27, 2019 at 3:35 PM

    Very interesting blog! There are many amazing things to see and the food looks delicious. Hope you had fun and learnt a lot. I hope to visit Guatemala one day.
    I loved it!!

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    1. LeslieMay 27, 2019 at 3:38 PM


      Thank you! We had an amazing time! I can give you a list of the places you can visit in Guatemala :D

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