I'm looking forward to a day off of work (although not two so I have to go to school on Monday) and perhaps doing some traveling this weekend and further exploration of Coban on Tuesday. Also, I need a new computer charger, so it's a given that I need to make a stop at a city that sells Macs (the capital). It will be my first time leaving the Alta Verapaz since I've arrived here. I have to admit, even though I'm not a native, I feel pride in my little city here. While it might not be the most visited or publicized destination, I have to think in some ways it is a true representative of what Guatemalans think about themselves. Of the 5 official symbols of Guatemala (the flag, the marimba, the quetzal, the monja blanca orchid, and the ceiba tree), those that are living (bird, flower, and tree) can only be found in the Verapaces, the general area here around Coban. I think it is such a neat place and I am so happy to be here.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Colores de Nuestra Patria
Guatemala is always a colorful place to be, but for the past weeks two colors have dominated over all. The blue and white of the national flag is everywhere right now. Guatemala's independence day is coming up on September 15th, and all the street vendors are making sure you know about it.
I'm looking forward to a day off of work (although not two so I have to go to school on Monday) and perhaps doing some traveling this weekend and further exploration of Coban on Tuesday. Also, I need a new computer charger, so it's a given that I need to make a stop at a city that sells Macs (the capital). It will be my first time leaving the Alta Verapaz since I've arrived here. I have to admit, even though I'm not a native, I feel pride in my little city here. While it might not be the most visited or publicized destination, I have to think in some ways it is a true representative of what Guatemalans think about themselves. Of the 5 official symbols of Guatemala (the flag, the marimba, the quetzal, the monja blanca orchid, and the ceiba tree), those that are living (bird, flower, and tree) can only be found in the Verapaces, the general area here around Coban. I think it is such a neat place and I am so happy to be here.
I'm looking forward to a day off of work (although not two so I have to go to school on Monday) and perhaps doing some traveling this weekend and further exploration of Coban on Tuesday. Also, I need a new computer charger, so it's a given that I need to make a stop at a city that sells Macs (the capital). It will be my first time leaving the Alta Verapaz since I've arrived here. I have to admit, even though I'm not a native, I feel pride in my little city here. While it might not be the most visited or publicized destination, I have to think in some ways it is a true representative of what Guatemalans think about themselves. Of the 5 official symbols of Guatemala (the flag, the marimba, the quetzal, the monja blanca orchid, and the ceiba tree), those that are living (bird, flower, and tree) can only be found in the Verapaces, the general area here around Coban. I think it is such a neat place and I am so happy to be here.
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