I’ll Have a Volcanic Crater with Water, Thanks!

Hanging out with the ladies.

My sincere apologies to the few faithful readers I have! After my last post, my computer battery conveniently stopped charging. Not to mention the massive amount of hours involved in finding a job, planning for graduate school, wrapping up your final semester of undergrad, and brainstorming how you can make your dreams of becoming a bestselling author come true. Ergo (I have always wanted to use that word) it has been a tad difficult to blog. 

• So let me tell you a little about my life as of late. 
• Aaron and I have been visiting other nonprofits and NGOs in the Antigua area. Including Namaste Guatemaya, Common Hope, and Open Windows.
• We have about 65 hours remaining in our internships (out of 400 hours). 
• I worked for a solid day straight to get an A- on my resume according to http://rezscore.com/.
• I’ve applied for about 10 jobs in the Metro Detroit Area (fingers crossed). 
• I could eat Subway Chipotle sauce on a daily basis. Which is no good for my health or budget. 
• I have learned to tolerate black coffee thanks to Aaron daring me to take a small sip every day. 
• Zip lining. Check. 
• We went to Lake Atitlan and the Highlands last weekend!

For those of you who are unaware, Lake Atitlan is located in Guatemala and brags to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Well… it is the most beautiful lake I have ever seen

:). Created hundreds of years ago, the lake is actually a volcanic crater, beautifully positioned between 3 enormous volcanoes. We were able to tour Santiago Atitlan, Panajachel, and San Marcos, 3 tourist hotspots but super interesting nonetheless. Aside from 3 or 4 spiders I would deem “too big for comfort” sleeping in our room, the trip was beautiful. Aaron and I kayaked in the morning and he went for a swim. We explored little villages and artisans markets. 

Aaron in the hot springs. 

View of the sky in the hot springs.

Then…the hot springs. Natural pools of hot water located a good half hour drive up a foggy mountain. Seriously one of the coolest experiences! We made hand woven scarves too. 

Weaving, like a boss.

Well we leave in 20 days and I must admit I am ready for the next phase of my life to begin. Don’t get me wrong, I love Guatemala and all of my experiences here. I am just ready.

View in Panajachel.