During the summer of 2010 I will be spending 14 weeks in Central America. The majority of that time will be spent in Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala, studying Spanish and volunteering in local and rural health clinics. I hope to be able to keep up with you all here!

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Happy Independence Day!

Lovelies,
Greetings from a gorgeous resort on Lago Atitlan, one of the prettiest spots in Guatemala. I am here with Natalie and MRM and our dear friends Tara and David. We have spent the day shopping and swimming. And Nat and I have spent a good deal of time in a 170 degree sauna with frequent dips in the infinity pool overlooking the lake, when we are not too busy in the hot tub, drinking and alternately laughing and crying about the beauty and tragedy of life. All in all, a wonderful holiday with even more wonderful friends. This evening we eat the meats that have been BBQing all day and tomorrow we ride horses to a volcano and enjoy a picnic brunch afterwards. We are having a blasty blast with one another and wondering why we haven't ever traveled together before. On Tuesday, Nat and Tara and David head home by way of Antigua with MRM and I head to Mexico for 5 days, San Cristobal de Las Casas, to get my visa renewed. More later. Hope each of you are well, and celebrating well.
Love,
Rachie
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  1. UnknownJuly 5, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    Hi Rachel, happy Independence Day to you!

    Take care

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  2. lisaJuly 5, 2010 at 4:59 AM

    Yay!
    Have a wonderful few days!
    Love you!,
    Mom

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  3. UnknownJuly 5, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Great! Sound like things are becoming more fun, and you can never have too much fun. Happy Independence Day to you too!

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  4. Olga MyrnaJuly 5, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    I'm glad you waited to travel to Atitlan with your friends!...Indeed is a lovely place, one of my favorites.

    Dona Myrna

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  5. Mrs. JonesJuly 5, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    Glad you are having so much fun and in good company! Safe travels to Mexico and back! Love you sooo much!! XOXOXOXO

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  6. UnknownJuly 6, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Rach, glad you had such a fabulous Fourth! The place sounds incredibly beautiful. Can't wait to hear about the ride to the volcano. And have a wonderful, wonderful time in Mexico. Can't wait to hear about that, either!
    Love always,
    Ellen

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  7. MRMJuly 7, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Volcano ride in four words: Jumping horses, corn arroyos.

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