Today is our last day in Guatemala! We woke up around 0200 to get ready to leave for the airport at 0245. Once we got to the airport, we went through Immigration and Security. We boarded the flight at 0530 and landed in Miami at 1030 before boarding other planes to go home. Most went back to Boston, one went back to Virginia, and another left to Colorado.
Being immersed in the Guatemalan culture for 25 days and experiencing this beautiful country was an extraordinary experience. We would like to thank CAPT Lennon and the Guatemalan support team who made our trip so memorable. Violetta kept us well fed at her tienda; Tatiana provided a safe and warm environment for us to call home at the Purpose Hostel; our escorts helped us get to and from the work sites and educated us about Guatemalan culture; and our teachers at the Ixchel Language School worked tirelessly in our one-on-one classes to improve our Spanish language skills. They all went above and beyond and gave us special memories that will last a lifetime!
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And with that, we say Adiós, Hasta Luego, and Viva Guatemala! – Shayla Narodowg
