I have learned after three weeks of Spanish classes here in Antigua that language learning does not come quickly. My teacher at Antigüena Spanish School, Ana, told me every day; 'poco a poco' (little by little). It is nice when I learn a new word in school and then hear it later that day in the street or at dinner with our host mom. Slowly, I'm training my lips to form words automatically and burning new neural pathways into my brain. It is fun, yet very exhausting.
Today we made the first big move of our trip. We have just arrived to Lake Atitlan (in the village of San Marcos) to spend one week here exploring the numerous pueblos surrounding the lake. I have found a Spanish tutor and will continue to study each morning with him while Jenn continues to work on the guitar.
My teacher, Ana
Exploring some ruins of a church/convent that was destroyed in an earthquake in the 18th century
Cerro de la Cruz. A vista point above the city of Antigua.
When I tried to learn German, the Germans just spoke back to me in English to stop my butchering of their language. Good Luck with the full immersion style of learning. Guatemala may be more tolerant of us gringos trying to learn. Have fun. "una cerveza por favor"
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