To begin this blog on an honest note, I must confess that I am not a
traveler. Having lived in Georgia my whole life, I never really got out much. I
have traveled to other states within the southeastern US, but nothing else very
exciting. I did go on a cruise to the Bahamas once, but I was sick the whole
time so I didn’t get to experience it the way I would have liked. So when I was
offered the opportunity to travel to Guatemala for a summer internship, I was
immediately excited to see a new country and experience a new culture. Once I
landed from what I can only describe as a miserable flight, I began a new
journey in a new city.
My first really interesting experience in Guatemala was the micro trip
to Chaquijyá. It was very small and uncomfortable because I am a tall girl and
there was not a lot of room for my long legs and big feet! I was also feeling a
little car sick from all the winding roads, but nothing I couldn´t handle. I
felt much better once I got to the schools and assisted with teaching English
to teachers and young children. My favorite part of the day was definitely
being with the kids. They were so adorable and very welcoming to the new
interns, myself included. If the rest of my time here in Guatemala is anything like
the experience I had teaching, I am definitely looking forward to it.
-Brittney
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