- the western concept of style and clashing colors does not apply to native clothing - in fact, the opposite is true
- rambutan fruit
- everything takes longer to do because they don't have those time-saving machines like juicers
- jobs that would not be desirable in the United States are admirable once you understand all that's involved
- negative identity - guatemalans have a tendency to base their sense of identity on what they are not
- ladinos aren't indigenous
- protestants aren't catholic
- catholics don't practice mayan spirituality
- this means that they can't do things associated with the thing they aren't, like use candles, etc.
- bathing in a sauna (or chu) is way smarter than having a bath when it's cold out
- women bust out their breasts for the purpose of breastfeeding without any sense of embarrassment
- the pollution in the cities is horrible because of old busses
- flooding in the streets and getting splashed by passing cars
- swimming and hanging out in panajachel with Israel
- Kokolocos, Pana, and Victor
- sidewalks that are dangerous to walk on
- skiing down the side of the volcano!
- violence is a way of life and a part of life
- the ayudantes
- Xela, Alternativas, Rafael and Dustin, Salon Tecun
- Victor
- Riding all over the country in that big ol' bus
- the Sam Sop family
- Jendy and Lesli
- my brothers Freddy, Llimi, K'u, and Juan! such good brothers!!
aug 14 2008 ∞
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