Whoa. It’s been over 6 months since I last updated this blog. It’s truly amazing how time flies by. I’ve been meaning to update my blog and just haven’t found the time. However, now that the public school teachers are on strike – I have all the time in the world. So, as you can [...]
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Things have gone pretty well the past few weeks here in Guatemala. The rain has finally stopped (for at least now) making the weather very beautiful. I miss waking up in the morning to the beautiful Lake Atitlan and Volcano Toliman, both of which I can see from my bedroom window. The Guatemalan school year [...]
After yesterday’s event, I think I may join the team of “vegetarians” – seriously. I had the opportunity to witness three chickens being killed in a nearby village. But allow me to explain how it happened. Last month I was walking through a small village to visit one of my schools. The walk is about [...]
It’s been nearly two months since I’ve last updated this blog. Wow, can’t believe it as it seems time is passing by way to fast, but not fast enough. Still 19 months remaining in my Peace Corps service. But who’s counting? In an effort to update on what’s been happening, allow me to do a [...]
I know what you’re thinking: Wow, two updates in one week….yeah, well, get over it. This week my training group (the group who entered at the same time) had to travel back to La Antigua for what is called “reconnect”. Reconnect is a time for us to all get together and celebrate our 6 month [...]
Wow, it’s been a month and a half since I last updated this blog – it’s amazing how time is flying here in Guatemala, although some days are tough as a Peace Corps volunteer. But, I will do my best to update on what’s been happening since the middle of June. The world cup has [...]
We spent 11 weeks in the Guatemalan capital leaning about the culture, Spanish, how to work with kids, and of course how to prepare food. We received extensive training on how to thoroughly wash meats, chicken, vegetables, and fruits. I say this because we are urged to take extra precaution with the food here, especially [...]
Literally, Guatemala is going through so much now: 2 natural disasters in 4 days. But before I explain what’s been happening, allow me to say thanks to my friends and family who took time out of their busy “American” life to check up and make sure things were OK. It really meant a lot. But [...]
Geologists, both American and Guatemalan, are predicting a huge natural disaster this year in Guatemala. Either a huge volcano erupting or a major earthquake. Actually, a volcano has already erupted a few days ago, sending the capital city and nearby states into shock and panic. Volcanic ash is everywhere. The international airport is closed. Schools [...]
Hope everyone had an enjoyable Mother’s Day back in the States. Miss you mom!! Mother’s day here in Guatemala is today. It’s always the 10th of May, no matter what day it falls on. And I was clearly reminded that it was Mother’s Day when I was awaken by fireworks, bombas, music playing and church [...]
After having been in my site for approx 30 days, I have already moved. A decision that I’m glad I made. Allow me to explain why I moved. First, I was living with a nice Guatemalan family who is well-respected in the community. Both the mom and dad are heavily involved in community events, planning, [...]
Guatemalans love to add sugar to almost anything edible. Seriously. Bread, water, cafe, french fries, tea, cornbread, muffins, hamburgers (you get the point). So I have, without a choice, consumed more sugar in my almost 4 months here than I have in my entire life! Last week I started having tooth pain and it was [...]
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I am trying out this new slideshow with random pictures. Enjoy.
Also, my new address:
Sergio L
Apartado Postal # 25
Sololá, Sololá
07001, Guatemala
Centro America
Things are going well here in my new site. I have been here for a little over two weeks and I hope that after two years I still like it here.
Allow me to first describe my living situation. According to Peace Corps guidelines, we must live with a Guatemalan family for a period of three [...]
March 25th, 2010 was a very special day for all 45 Peace Corps Guatemala volunteers. This is the day we all repeated the same oath that Vice President Joseph Biden did last year. The day we swore-in as Official Peace Corps Volunteers.
It is very rare for an ENTIRE training class to complete training – but [...]
Semana Santa (Easter/Holy Week) in all of Central/South America is an exciting time for everyone. And Guatemala is no exception. Literally, churches are filled to capacity and everything is purple. Purple is the color that is used the most during this period of Lent (La cuaresma) It’s an exciting time for me also because this [...]
Yesterday was a very interesting day as our entire Peace Corps Guatemala group of 45 anxiously awaited our site assignments. This is the place that we as volunteers will spend the next 2 years working on our projects. It is tradition for us to find out our sites by doing this little “map of Guatemala” [...]
As you may remember, last month my training group of 5 had a barbecue (cookout) for our host families. It was our way of showing thanks and our way to show off our cooking skills.
Somehow I was elected to be the MC or speaker for the group – mainly because I like to talk in [...]
I spent the entire day uploading photos via my slow Guatemalan internet – and now I’m happy to share.
Please visit the photo link to the right of your screen to access the sideshow (for those who are reading this via your iPhone, blackberry, iPod touch o lo que sea, you may have to actually visit [...]
At approximately 4:50am this past Tuesday I was suddenly awakened when my bed started to move. I was like, is this a dream? But then realized that it wasn’t after my entire room started to shake. So, I quickly got up, grabbed my cell phone, and started to head towards outside, screaming and yelling. Yes, [...]
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There’s a lot going on here in Guatemala…literally. I am writing this post because I want to share interesting things that has happened to me this past week.
First, as you may know I am still working on my Spanish accent. It’s hard enough learning a new language let alone trying to conquer the accent that [...]
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You’re probably wondering what my title means. Well, this past Sunday, this volunteers in our community decided to have an American style BBQ for our host families. Sounds like a good idea right?
We are a group of 5 volunteers each living with a family consisting of about 5-6 each. One volunteer’s family has a HUGE [...]
Firstly, I would like to express my sincerest condolences for our neighbors in Haiti. The situation in Haiti is absolutely devastating to hear, watch, and see and I can only imagine what Haitians are actually going through. My heart go out to all affected. At the time I write this post, Peace Corps head director [...]
I will spend the next 11 weeks training as a school health facilitator in Pastores, Guatemala. Pastores is located approx 5 minutues away from Antigua.
Saturday morning, our training group of 45 all boarded buses to go into the unknown. We were all so happy with our host families in Santa Lucia that many of us [...]
Our training group of 45 volunteers have arrived safely here in Guatemala. Everysone seems really nice and we are a very diverse group of people.
First, the travel to staging in DC went flawless despite my arriving at the airport in NYC approx 45 mins before my flight.
When I landed in Washington, I met another Peace [...]
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Firstly, I would like to welcome my new blog followers. Thanks for subscribing and I hope you will continue to follow me throughout my journey as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala.
Wow. In less than a week I will begin this new adventure/journey that is formally known as Peace Corps. As I have said in [...]
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Wow…I thought updating this blog would be easy and that I would update more frequently. Well, there’s been a lot happening since my last post and I just haven’t had the time to update. So, I am going to try to update more often, especially when I’m in Guatemala and Ill have more free time [...]
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I can’t believe that December is already here – time is truly passing by, FAST!
To my few readers out there in cyberspace…
I am now in my last week at the office – Thursday, Dec 3 is my last day, and this day could not get here any faster. For anyone who know me personally, they [...]
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As I sit here in my east harlem apartment on this chilly November night, I can’t help but to think about how much my life will change while serving in the Peace Corps in Guatemala. I’m excited about this change and very much looking forward to my new adventures but nervous at the same time.
So, [...]
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Not much has happened since my last post, however I am trying to develop a habit of updating this blog as often as possible.
Last week I submitted my aspiration statement and yet another updated resume to the Guatemalan country desk. I received a reply stating that it was submitted successfully. In the reply email, it [...]
I phoned my placement officer on Oct 21 to officially accept my invitation to serve as a school health facilitator in Guatemala. He asked me a few questions to make sure that I am serious about this commitment. I reassured him that I am excited about this opportunity and the challenges that await me and [...]
Guatemala!
That’s the country in which I’ve been invited to serve! Wow. The invitation package arrived yesterday, Saturday, October 17 via regular mail (which is suprising because I thought it would arrive via FedEx)
I opened the thick envelope with much excitement, not know where I would spend the next 27 months. As I ripped open the [...]
I was sitting at my desk in my office when the phone rang. I noticed the area code of “202″ and immediately thought of the Peace Corps. Could this be the call I’ve been waiting for?
Yes! My placement officer and I have a 20 minute conversation regarding my placement. As I was told from the [...]
Wow. Just Wow.
This is my first post. Just trying things out.
Peace Corps applicant. Waiting on medical, legal and dental clearance.
Updates coming soon!
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