adios, Antigua!

well, i have about 45 minutes before i leave Antigua to go to the airport and start my journey home. it's been quite a trip!

i've learned i don't like constant noise, but i do like to walk everywhere i need to go. i learned enough Spanish to communicate basically, but still need to learn a BUNCH of words to have in-depth conversations. i learned to dance to Spanish music. i met a bunch of people. i ate strange food. there is SO MUCH i've learned and seen ... i can't even express it all right now. i need to process more as i return to the States. but, overall, i am VERY thankful i came. yes, it was hard. yes, i cried a bunch of times. and yes, i am returning a week earlier than planned. BUT, i would do it again and enjoy it more the second time around. :-) (just not for as long)

thank you, Guatemala, for having me in your country. hasta luego!