We're Here in Guatemala

But so far it doesn't feel like we're out of the U.S. yet, even though we're using our Spanish every chance we get. We landed last night and disembarked into in a beautiful, clean, modern, efficient airport with every sign in both English and Spanish, and easily caught the shuttle heading to our hotel. You're not going to want to hear this and we didn't want to see it, but on the way from the airport we drove past McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Burger King, CitiBank, a Shell Station, and even a Kentucky Fried Chicken!

The shuttle took us straight to the upscale, gorgeous Westin Camino Real Hotel in Guatemala City. Black and gold and brown swirled marble floors and countertops, enormous tabletop vases with gigantic flowers and super friendly people greeted us and made us comfortable as we got settled in. We slept in super comfy beds with white puffy pillows and down comforters.

And then today we ate a luxurious breakfast, swam in the sparkling pool, and poked into the various lobby shops, learning more Spanish from the shopkeepers. We ate dinner this evening with a group of new friends at a Mayan restaurant near to the hotel - muy deliciouso rodaballo (turbot) y vino.

We're off to Antigua early in the morning and are very excited to be heading out into the countryside to see a reportedly beautiful, ancient city. Maybe some photos tomorrow. Hasta luego!