¡Feliz Día de Independencia!

While we wait for Tim to post pics of our trip to Lake Atitlan (ahem), here is an update: Tomorrow is Guatemala's Independence Day, so we have been seeing groups of young people dressed in blue and white running behind a torch bearer (still haven't figured out what that is about)and groups of motorcyclists with blue and white balloons attached to their bikes since last week, and today the "desfiles" start.

Tim and I live with a Guatemalan family and the following students: Hannah from Australia, Michelle from Taiwan, Luisa from Germany, Isa from the Netherlands, and Lianne from Scotland. That is, all representatives from countries with strong drinking traditions (well, maybe not Taiwan), so no doubt we will do our part to celebrate independence and contribute to the sales of Gallo tonight, or "the best beer in the world," as the beer marketers have successfully conditioned all Guatemalans to believe. #morelikeworstbeer #orcoorslight