It is currently 230 in the morning and I am sitting alone at my computer. I will be leaving for the airport in a half hour. I have just said goodbye to everybody I love, my mom, friends, dogs, cats, and amazing girlfriend. I cannot believe it. Zach and I conceived of this project over a year ago, but now life has been breathed into it thanks to a precise combination of support, dedication, and luck. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this opportunity happen and to those who have stood by me and continually shown their support. And to the doubters too for pushing me to prove you wrong...
My excitement has reached its tipping point. An adventure is about to begin and I cannot wait to share it with you all. We will be arriving in Guatemala City around 11 am, before taking a 4 hour bus out to the town of Panajachel near lake Atitlan. On Wednesday morning we are hoping to arrive in Pena Blanca and set up for our stay. Given the difficulty of coordinating living arrangements on the ground, it may take a few days to get situated, but we should be back with some blogs in a few days. Viva la dia