Among all of the countries of Central America, Guatemala is the most populated, most diverse and culturally the richest. I have returned to the Mayan heartland many times and, in fact, it was here I first studied Spanish (in 1998)! … [Read more...]
Dear El Salvador, I am trying….
As the smallest country on continental America you are, of course, interesting. With 6 million people crowded around five active volcanoes, your fairly lush, tropical landscape is dramatic and active. I have now twice passed through the ‘hammock’ region where the earth swings with tectonic movements. I love the fact that your border controls are fast, polite and do not … [Read more...]
