Being in Guatemala and working at CAG is an interesting combination. There have been many times where I get so encapsulated with work I seem to forget that I'm actually in a third world country. That is why when days like Dia de los Muertos comes around, it really makes me appreciate and understand where I am. November 1st was Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and there is a traditional kite-flying fair that takes place in a few different places. A few other teachers and myself went up to Sumpango and witnessed the great hand-made kites there. The message of the kites was quite interesting themselves. Many spoke about the drought that Guatemala has had this year, man's destructive impact on nature and the loss of their Mayan heritage. Needless to say, riding in the back of a pick up truck on the highway to go to a festival celebrated mostly by Guatemalans is a scene I won't soon forget.
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