Good-Bye to Xela

I cannot believe that our time here in Xela is coming to an end. Between PLQ, salsa, yoga and our weekend excursions, our four weeks here flew by!  As all things must come to an end though, it is time to move on to the last phase of Guatemala.  I have had such a wonderful time here and I’ve met such wonderful people. It feels like I just moved in with my family here, I am very sad to say good-bye. I never expected to become so attached to my family and home here, but I am truly sad to have to pack my room up and say good-bye.  I couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming family, at every turn they were there for me with open arms. I truly felt like part of the family.  Xela feels like home; finally I know my way around the city and we are beginning to recognize people as we walk the streets. In the four weeks of studying at PLQ our group developed a close bond with the teachers. It was hard to close that chapter of our trip and say bye to PLQ and our wonderful teachers as well. They were all so kind and patient with our various levels of Spanish. I am happy to note though, that we have all made tremendous strides in our language skills!

For our last week of classes at PLQ we do a home-stay with families in a rural community called Chwitxirbal. There we will be living in pairs in the community for the week. The communities there don’t have running water or electricity. I’m sure it will be a wonderful learning experience, but I have to admit I am a little nervous to say good bye all the comforts of living in a city.