In just a little over 2 weeks, I start training in San Francisco! Just wanted to put some more info on here that my team leaders sent me-- about the city and neighborhood where we'll be . . . I imagine we'll spend more time in the central park than in any coffee shops or night clubs! But thanks to the coffee shops, I will have access to internet while I'm there!
5 facts about Xela:
1. Xela is the second largest city in Guatemala.
2. Xela is 65% indigenous, Mayan descendents.
3. Xela is also known as the city of culture.
4. The people are VERY proud of their soccer team Club Deportivo Xelaju.
5. Dancing is a part of all celebrations. Night clubs are also a popular hang out for young people on the weekends -- a place for friends to gather and have a good time.
3 tidbits about the neighborhood:
1. The people are very polite, always greeting one another as they pass on the street.
2. You will see foreigners walking around the center of town as many come to Xela to study Spanish. There are also quite a few Europeans who own businesses like coffeeshops and night clubs.
3. The neigborhood where we are staying is at the center of the city. Daily you will see indigenous people and others selling and interacting with one another at the market. The central park is where all the shoe shine kids hang out.
Also, my team leaders started a blog for our whole team which you can check out if you'd like. www.xelasoles.blogspot.com
If you'd like to send me snail mail while I'm there, just email me and I can give you the address :)
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