Hello all, I decided to start a blog, thanks to Rachel's help. We will see if I can figure it out. So to catch you up on what is going on in Quetzaltenango. This week is there biggest holiday of the year. Semana Santa. Bigger than Christmas. There are several parades everyday, lots of flowers being sold and the panderias (bakeries) are busy 24/7. The two other girls had colds last week and I was able to get through with out catching it. Another member of our group is sick today, yet I am the only one who is brushing my teeth with the water. I must have a strong immune system. I only went to school two days this week. I now I am a slacker, but needed a break. I will start back next week. I have resolved to buy some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I know it's pitiful, but I can no longer do the corn. I tried again yesterday and no. Went salsa dancing last night for the second time. It is fun, yet I am just not coordinated enough to move my feet around with rhythm. As I mentioned before Xela is a dirty city with a lot of cement and exhaust. So I have found my happy place amidst it all. Just about a km away from our house is a road that winds up this tree covered hill. It is beautiful and reminds me of CO. No worries, there are a lot of people that run and walk on this road. And I early in the morning so the ladrones (robbers) are still sleeping. That is about it for now. Miss you all and United States bathrooms!

Love, Christy