Being Black in Guatemala

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(shirt from HBCU GRAD SHIRTS) Before I moved here I assumed that since I was moving to a country full of brown people, I would fit right in and be welcomed with open...

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Gabby in Guatemala!

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My friend Gabby is here visiting! We met at orientation for the 1890 Scholars Program 11 years ago!!! Sheesh we are getting old! Haha!   Sitting on top of an old Mayan City! It...

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Thanksgiving in Guatemala

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Reggie came to spend Thanksgiving with me! It was awesome! I wish he could have stayed longer but I am grateful for the week he was able to come. We spent Thanksgiving day...

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Get $20 to use on Airbnb

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Here's $20 towards your Airbnb stay!  http://bit.ly/AirbnbCredit ...

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My In-Laws Came to Visit!

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Reggie's parents and one of his sisters came to visit me. Pretty awesome right? Here are some photos from our adventures. It's safe to say I have the best In-Laws ever!  Selfie in...

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Update! I'm all Booked Up!

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Hey Y'all! Can you believe I will be leaving here in a little over a month? It has gone by so fast! AND I am all booked up with visitors until the day...

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Guatemala...It's not What You Think. Part 2

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Guatemala City has just about everything a major U.S. city has. Wal-Marts, Malls, Movie Theaters, tons of restaurants. I've been snapping photos while riding around town for you to see! I will post...

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Dia del Muertos - Day of the Dead

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The Day of the Dead is very important in Guatemalan culture. The most popular way to celebrate is at one of the Kite Festivals held in Sumpango. They build big beautiful kites to...

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