The streets of Valparaíso are full of dogs. Sitting at every plaza corner is a smiling pup looking up at you. Every walk ends up with a waggly friend following you down the street.
At Finca Filadelfia in Jocotenango, we learned about the coffee plant, from its start as a small bush, to the process of roasting in the factory. Coffee is a major crop in Guatemala's economy.
I learned a new word in downtown Kingston the other day, and it served as a reminder that the things people say provide a great window into their perspectives about the world around them.
As you can imagine, life as a kid in Rome is different from life as a kid in America. However, despite the differences, these kids are incredibly similar to you or me!
Maybe, like me, you have stereotypes about countres that you haven't visited before? Too dangerous, perhaps? Or too unfriendly? Read on to find out if my sterortypes about Guatemala held true!
