Antigua, Guatemala is a small town in Central America consisting of about 30,000 people. Nearly half of the population is American. There are nearly fifty language schools in this small town, which makes it a huge attraction for college-age students and tourists. 
Volcanoes covered in green trees and shrubbery surrround the city. The town itself reminds me of what I've seen in Mexico: run down houses and buildings, faded- but colorful- paint, and beautifully tanned faces. The streets are cobblestone, which sounds cute and quaint, but it is not! Walking upon these roads is difficult and often painful. The phrase, "You can't judge a book by its cover" is a perfect description of Antigua. The buildings look wretchedly gross on the outside, but inside they can be a 5-star hotel, nice boutique, yummy ice cream shop, or shady store.
The weather is gorgeous! It has rained every day for about ten minutes, and the rest of the time is 70-80 degree weather! It is perfect weather for walking (which is good, since I walk miles everyday going from here-to-there).
I don't know much about the history yet. There are cathedrals and Mayan ruins, but that's about all I know!
The Christian Spanish Academy is the largest language school with ninety students. The building has outside walls, but only half of a roof. So, it feels like we're outside while we're studying one-on-one with our tutor. I will start on Monday! Yikes!
The journey here hasn't been easy, but it's getting better. I praise God that Jana is with me! I am also very thankful for Angela, a girl we met at DFW. She is studying at a different school, but we have been hanging out with her a lot. She is definitely competent in speaking Spanish, she is a Speech-Pathologist (like what we're studying to become), she is a good Christian, and she is super fun! Yea, God!
Volcanoes covered in green trees and shrubbery surrround the city. The town itself reminds me of what I've seen in Mexico: run down houses and buildings, faded- but colorful- paint, and beautifully tanned faces. The streets are cobblestone, which sounds cute and quaint, but it is not! Walking upon these roads is difficult and often painful. The phrase, "You can't judge a book by its cover" is a perfect description of Antigua. The buildings look wretchedly gross on the outside, but inside they can be a 5-star hotel, nice boutique, yummy ice cream shop, or shady store.
The weather is gorgeous! It has rained every day for about ten minutes, and the rest of the time is 70-80 degree weather! It is perfect weather for walking (which is good, since I walk miles everyday going from here-to-there).
I don't know much about the history yet. There are cathedrals and Mayan ruins, but that's about all I know!
The Christian Spanish Academy is the largest language school with ninety students. The building has outside walls, but only half of a roof. So, it feels like we're outside while we're studying one-on-one with our tutor. I will start on Monday! Yikes!
The journey here hasn't been easy, but it's getting better. I praise God that Jana is with me! I am also very thankful for Angela, a girl we met at DFW. She is studying at a different school, but we have been hanging out with her a lot. She is definitely competent in speaking Spanish, she is a Speech-Pathologist (like what we're studying to become), she is a good Christian, and she is super fun! Yea, God!
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Neat, Caryn. So glad that you arrived safely, and that you had a travel companion. I'm sure that the Pittengers are glad too!!!
We just got back from Keith's 7 0n 7 State Football Tournament at A&M. We had a great time. We got burned yesterday, sitting outside all day - even with sunscreen- and it rained on us all morning today. Don't know which was worse, but the rain was certainly cooler and more exciting. The Eagles didn't get into the finals.
Kevin had a hot birthday, and it started early - at 5:00 - due to our travels. But I think he had a good one. We celebrated at Abuelo's in College Station.
Have a great time in Guatemala.
Love you much.
Mom
It was a wonderful blessing to discover your blog so I can supplement Jana's emails with more details of your grand adventure. Be safe, have fun, explore, and learn. Love ya! Randy
Caryn! I had no idea that you were in Guatemala... or even planning to go! How fun! Lubbock is wonderful! It is so nice to live in a town that is just Zane and I's. We do miss Abilene some, but that is ok! It is not too far away to drive if we want to go home. Maybe when you get back you can come see us... I think that we are about to buy a house! The one we want is super cute! I will keep reading your blog to see how your life in a new country is going!
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