Seven Months

This month:

1. I finished my research in Tikal. That felt really good.
2. I said goodbye to Tikal. People were sad and I was glad to be done.
3. I hiked the Cuchumatanes Mountains, the tallest non-volcanic mountains in Central America, at a break-neck speed because of the guide. That messed up my Achilles tendons, which did not feel good.
4. I experienced the small step revolution (more on that later). That was revolutionizing.
   
5. I summitted La Torre (3837 m), the tallest non-volcanic point in Central America. That was exhausting.
6. I met lots of cool people in Tikal and Xela. That was invigorating.
7. I decided not to volunteer with Quetzaltrekkers in order to return to the USA. That was bitter-sweet.
8. I entered data and transcribed interviews. That was an accomplishment.
9. I felt good about Guatemala while in Xela. It's such a cool place. That was good.
   
10. I finally discovered the Menonite bakery in Xela. That was like being in the USA with all the doughnuts, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and whoopie pies. MMMMMMM.
11. I knit a hat. That was relaxing.
12. I sat in chujs/temascals/Mayan saunas. That was refreshing.
13. I learned to weave. That has yet to be judged.