Welcome Back to Guatemala!

I've been back for four days and things have been wonderful! As far as I know, I didn't forget anything that was essential. I was greeted with open arms and great friends. My trip from Guatemala City to Xela was the best that I have ever had. I was in the front seat and didn't get sick at all! Praise God! I was so fortunate! I got into Xela at a responsible time Wednesday night and McNabb picked me up at the terminal. The girls had cooked dinner so I was able to catch up with them and head to bed (actually I've been sleeping on the couch so I guess I should say, head to couch) early and slept in the next morning. I went to my favorite coffee shop to see old friend Thursday morning and then bought an avacodo from my avacodo guy and headed to the school to eat lucnh and hang out. We all went out Thursday night and had an enjoyable night. We got up early Friday morning and headed to Irtra for the staff retreat. It was incredible and I couldn't have asked for a better way to start this spring. We went to a water park and played Sand Volley ball. Later, we returned to the resort. We were able to just hang out and enjoy the company. On Saturday, McNabb and I had great intentions of playing Tennis but all the courts were booked. Instead, I booked a message and relaxed the rest of the day. It was an incredible weekend!

As for this week, I started thinking and I remembered that I have a free flight on TACA (Take A Chance Airlines). Since this ticket expires in March, I need to use it now. So, I decided that I am going to the airport on Tuesday and seeing where I can go. I have looked at Panama, Costa Rica, or Mexico! I'll let you know how it ends up and where I end up! If anyone has been to Panama or Costa Rica, I would love any information that you may have! You can send it to liz.cromwell@gmail.com!

Until then, here are a few pictures from this week thus far!

1. My new living room! We have comfortable furniture! I'm so excited about this!
2. The four girls (Lorrie, Me, Danielle, and Randi). These girls are the ones I hang out with the most. I am taking Danielle's teaching position when baby Zoe comes!
   

Viva la Vida!

Liz

Playlist:

I forgot to keep track but I did listen to 'Gray or Blue' by Jaymay on repeat for a little while!