We're finally in Guatemala! As we were driving to Jose's parents' apartment from the airport, I was thinking, there are some things you forget until you come back. Like the smell of diesel and exhaust. Like baby cucarachas (I've seen two so far, and that's enough for me). Like the taste of the restaurant, Pollo Campero (Country Chicken). Like coffee and sweet bread at 11pm with the family (and lots of conversation and stories). Like the taste of eggs with chirmol (a typical tomato salsa-- http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/55/Chirmol-Guatemalen-Tomato-Sau87993.shtml ) and fried plantains with cream and cheese for breakfast. YUM! Like Panchito laughing because he LOVES cold showers (it's rainy season here. Also, the water is off from 7am-around 9pm and most people fill up tanks to use during the off time, but unless there is pressure, the water heaters don't work.) Anyway, we are having a ton of fun, we got to meet Jose's 11 month old niece, Ashley, and see Jose's brother's family (Romeo, Heidi, Andrea & Ashley) and of course his parents, Jose Luis and Rosita. We included a video of Panchito enjoying his cold shower in this morning's downpour.
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Sophia rules and Panchito drools. Love Sophia- PS I miss you but am having a great time.
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