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Juli in Guatemala!: February 2011
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We're back from YAV retreat/ visa renewal in Tikal and Belize! It was an amazing trip, and such a blessing to be able to recharge and relax for a week. A huge thanks to my supporters for making it possible! So I'll start with the full report on Tikal. It's unknown why the town was abandoned, but I'm guessing that people got tired of climbing so many stairs in their huge headdresses. Or the jaguars ate them. Posted by Juli's Journey. Well friends, I've made it half way through my YAV year in Guatemala!
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Juli in Guatemala!: October 2010
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Hope all are well- Just wanted to let you know that I finally have a mailing address here in Guatemala! Apartado Postal No. 142. Quetzaltenango, Guatemala C.A. Very important: Please do NOT send BOXES. Apparently they are much more likely to end up in Guatemala City and never make it out. (Mailer envelopes are the way to go). I think it takes about 2-3 weeks for stuff to get here, but if you let me know if you send something, we´ll make sure to go to the post office to check the box more often :). Well y...
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Juli in Guatemala!: January 2011
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Nothing like a wedding to welcome a stranger into your family. So on Saturday night, I went to the wedding of my new host Dad's brother! After about an hour of eating, the bride and groom (and 1 other couple) danced to about 1 song, and then at 7:30, they got into their car to ride off into the sunset on their honeymoon. The rest of the guests hung around chatting inside, (with more and more people coming and expecting food up until we left! And eventually at around 10 we said goodbye. Hope all are well,.
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Juli in Guatemala!: June 2011
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Last weekend, we took advantage of a sunny morning to go 1.5 hours away to the Volcàn Pacaya to have a little hike. It`s been on my Guatemala Bucket List to hike a volcano, and I finally got to do it- It was amazing! On the way up, we passed through lush greenery and saw amazing views of surroudning volcanoes, farmland, small towns, and God`s amazing creation. It was a bit steep, but such amazing views! Once we got to the top, it seriously seemed like we were on the moon! What a cool experience! I'll be ...
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Juli in Guatemala!: el fin
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Copious amounts of Diet Dr. Pepper help nicely with that last one, though.). There are many many things to get re-used to as I re-acclimate to my home, and get prepared for in San Antonio. But it feels nice to be home, and I'm thankful that I made it home sin novedades, or without troubles. Thanks again for praying for me, supporting me, and following me through this year. It's been hard but beautiful and completely life-changing. Posted by Juli's Journey. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Juli in Guatemala!
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168;If you are appalled by what you see here, please don´t try to start a revolution for us- a revolution from which you can flee when the real bullets start flying. If you really want to help us, go back to your own country and work to change the policies of your government that explot our country and keep our people so poor.¨. Dom Hélder Câmara, archbishop of Recife, Brasil- probably the poorest part of South America. Posted by Juli's Journey. July 27, 2011 at 5:19 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Juli in Guatemala!: July 2011
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168;Hoy en ocho¨ is a very common Guatemalan phrase that means litterally ¨today in 8,¨ aka a week from today. On Wednesday morning, my host dad said this to me at the breakfast table-. 168;Hoy en 8, usted [yes, 6 months later and I am still addressed using formal usted - I am very important, afterall] va a despertar en su propia cama¨ Or, ¨A week from today, you´ll wake up in your own bed.¨. Thanks for your prayers and support, world. See you in less than ocho (primero Dios). Posted by Juli's Journey.
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Juli in Guatemala!: March 2011
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This blog is dedicated to Brodie Pearson, who stood by me this summer and monitored my health as I faced (and conquered! My childhood mango allergy. It's mango season here, and let me tell you- Guatemalans do NOT mess around with their mangoes! There are big ones, small ones, green orange and red ones, "micos," "verdes," "rojos" - it's amazing! Thank God we found out I'm not still allergic! Here´s my step-by-step guide. Finally, you enjoy your mango. Mmmm. Have a good weekend friends, and Buen Provecho!
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Juli in Guatemala!: August 2011
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Copious amounts of Diet Dr. Pepper help nicely with that last one, though.). There are many many things to get re-used to as I re-acclimate to my home, and get prepared for in San Antonio. But it feels nice to be home, and I'm thankful that I made it home sin novedades, or without troubles. Thanks again for praying for me, supporting me, and following me through this year. It's been hard but beautiful and completely life-changing. Posted by Juli's Journey. Farewell, Ciudad Vieja. Chacos leaving my street.
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Juli in Guatemala!: hoy en ocho
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168;Hoy en ocho¨ is a very common Guatemalan phrase that means litterally ¨today in 8,¨ aka a week from today. On Wednesday morning, my host dad said this to me at the breakfast table-. 168;Hoy en 8, usted [yes, 6 months later and I am still addressed using formal usted - I am very important, afterall] va a despertar en su propia cama¨ Or, ¨A week from today, you´ll wake up in your own bed.¨. Thanks for your prayers and support, world. See you in less than ocho (primero Dios). Posted by Juli's Journey.
