This is between $0.40 - $0.90 USD.
The tap water in Guatemala is not potable, meaning if you drink it you might get really, really sick. My family buys a big five-gallon jug to use for our drinking water, but some other families use filters, boiling or even adding bleach to make their tap water safe for drinking and cooking.
This week, I went to visit a woman's house who was hosting a cooking class. After the class, she invited my work partner and me to eat lunch with her family. She made us an omelet with fresh black tortillas and chirmol, a traditional sauce usually made with tomatoes, cilantro, onions and spicy chiles. On the side, we had a warm lemonade, which sounds odd, but was so delicious and comforting! It was simple, but so tasty and nourishing. Thank you, Doña Elisama!
This week, I traveled around eight hours by bus, and I forgot my headphones at home. (No! Anguish!!) That meant that I had the privilege of listening to whatever the bus driver was in the mood for, which meant mostly marimba. Marimba, which is a big, wooden xylophone, is a very significant and traditional instrument in Guatemala. It's a symbol of indigenous culture and expression, so important that the 20th of February is celebrated as Marimba Day!
I visited a friend this weekend, and her town is celebrating their feria! A feria is like a town's fair, with rides, games, food vendors, music, activities and more. It's such a fun way to get together with your neighbors and celebrate the community.
