One of the ten best countries in the world
@amadeo (111938)
United States
February 26, 2016 10:24am CST
Good morning.How are you doing today.
Mike and I have been going to Guatemala for at least 12 years.
Many people frown on us.Why do you go there.?
We loved it.We made friends.We stay at their place and learning about the culture there.Yet,Guatemala is ranked in the top ten as the happiest countries of the world.The photo on the right is Ana Marie who we stay at her place.
she has a wealth of information there.
Mike and I sponsor the children of the dump.We helped them if needed.
They are coming along.But with one problem.
If this is every going to a country it deserves is to be when the women stand up
and say I have to do something to help myself.
The male is still the boss and the women lack behind.But they are making progress.
This post is long enough.Yes,we love the country and never had an problems.
Have anyone ever been to Guatemala?
Sorry that the photo did not show?
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
26 Feb 16
I've never had the opportunity to travel very much which is one of my lifes regrets
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
18 Mar 16
It is too bad and do understand.If you cannot go.then cruise online there are many subject of this matter.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Feb 16
I have never been but I never say no to any country except maybe Syria right now!! Ok Somalia is out too but there is so much to learn out in the world.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@amadeo I have never been to Syria but until all this war I would have loved to visit the historic sites. ISIS has bombed many of them and deprived the world of some of its wonderful history. It is all of our history nt just the people of Syria. I have traveled to quite a few countries in Europe and Mexico, Canada and a few Caribbean islands.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@BelleStarr How did you find Syria.Do you have a story to tell us there.Love to hear it
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@sammyflowerboy (126)
• Nairobi, Kenya
27 Feb 16
me too syria no but somali i can. its our neighbouring country and they have been a hell for us
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
26 Feb 16
Yes, @amadeo it would be interesting to hear more about the children
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@marlina while in Guatemala with are sponsor which means that the use the money whatever they need.
During the off season we donate money to a place in Yarmouth,Maine call Safe Passage.they are also affiliate with this.
Right now so I was told.That it is getting better and much help is needed.They are building schools and many volunteer there from all over are working on this.Even young student that comes here and live with family to brush up their spanish language.
at that time they will not let you go in there.They have a shelter and show documentary film of this.
Each day it does get better.Been awhile going there.But Safe Passage in Maine,keep us in touch.
They also have information on line to learn more and help them.
@AnanthuVs (394)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
27 Feb 16
I have not been out of my country and also wanted to see Guatemala
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
27 Feb 16
@AnanthuVS I do hope that you get to visit and see for your self.
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@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
5 Mar 16
No, I have never been there, but it is good you have made friends through your travels there.
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
26 Feb 16
Thanks Alfredo for the info. Just went on the website of Safe Passage here and checked it out.
Our Mission is to create opportunities and foster dignity through the power of education.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@AbbyGreenhill.do you think that something not right in the photo dept here
@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
26 Feb 16
No, I'm not well travelled in central America. I've only been to Mexico and one Caribbean island.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@Boingboing they also have children of the dump in Mexico.
@Poppylicious (11133)
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26 Feb 16
I have to be honest, I didn't even know Guatemala was a country. I feel very ignorant now. :( It's nice when you find a place, people and culture that you fall in love with.
@amadeo (111938)
• United States
26 Feb 16
@Poppylicioius.Many people are aware for not know this country.
@Ustatleen (1)
• Mumbai, India
27 Feb 16
I have heard that the denim for the blue jeas was created in Guatemala. Is there any specific difference with regards to the jeans created by thw Mayans and us?
@sanju15 (36)
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27 Feb 16
no i have never been there . but now i think i will be someday.
its good of you to sponsor the children and yes of course when we visit a place frequently it becomes a second home for us
