The Grass is Always Greener...

the fleeting glory of a typical sunset

when we invited the neighborhood mothers over for coffee and a presentation of typical kids' club (one of my top five highlights of our whole time: it felt so holistic: to be including the whole family)

What I miss about Guatemala:::
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- Matt and I having SO MUCH time together
- open air pick-up rides
- cheap/frequent/crowded/lively chicken bus rides
- the fog descending upon the surrounding area
- vibrant sunsets behind volcanoes, over looking the Lake
- abundant avocado and mango consumption
- the slow pace of things
- Spanish class with Diego
- Nohemi, Yovardo, Juan Manuel and other kids from the neighborhood
- re-fried Chuchitos from street vendors
- drinking cold, sparkling water on a hot day
- colorful native clothing
- passing farmers on our walks through the countryside
- the campesino lifestyle & agricultural scenery
- taking the dogs for a walk around the farm
- day trips to Panajachel ("gringo-tenango")
- riding on a boat on the lake
- hospitality of neighbors
- Guillermo and Dianna's inventive enthusiasm
- Dianna's pumpkin scones and flavored lattes
- browsing artisan shops

What I enjoy about life in Colorado:::
- hanging with friends
- tent camping and National Forest access
- infinite gourmet foods and vegetarian cuisine
- good beer and access to restaurants
- the freedom of having a car
- wildlife viewing
- the safety of travel and hiking/exploring
- easy access to internet and other media