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75 Palabras in Guatemala


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Pena | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

By on April 30, 2017

Pena is like concern for another. It should have been my first post in Guatemala!
Before we even stepped foot in country, we were told “no tengas pena!” and it keeps…


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Bolo | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

By on April 11, 2017

A Very Important Advisory: I must recognize that one could easily read this post and believe that I am painting a picture of the customs of this culture. This is…


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Me Cuesta | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

By on April 5, 2017

November 24, 2016: We stood in a circle on the grass as our boss passed out classic manila folders.
We were celebrating Thanksgiving Day in the cocoon of the well-manicured office.
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Animar | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

By on April 2, 2017

Amenazas are threats. Whenever I don’t like the way something sounds I just say “Amenazas!” and it’s always worked for me. Like a charm because I like making people…


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Chow Mein | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

By on April 1, 2017

Until moving here, I hadn’t truly considered how eating Chinese cuisine in my country is a far cry from being “authentic.” Chinese inspired? Sure. But when I say “Chow…