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La Mera Nalga | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

Nalga means butt in Spanish. The first time I heard the word was over the plancha/stove as my host mom recounted the story of a time she fell ill….

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Aguacate | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

So many beautiful things happened yesterday. And then something hit my back as I walked home from the outskirts. And I saw red.
The day started with a 6:40 alarm…

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La Posada | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

Posadas are another word for hotel or inn.

‘Round Christmas time (this borrowed from a google search) posada is: (in Mexico) a ritual re-enactment of Mary and Joseph’s search for…

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Aceite | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

I explained the situation over the fire. It’s where I explain most situations.
The ‘situation’ being: I’m not decided on the next time I should go home, a normal question for…

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Inscripción | 75 Palabras in Guatemala

Before I begin, I am not a journalist. I think of this post as a journal entry, unwinding experience vis a vis my emotional reaction. There is a textural…