It is pretty affordable to stay hydrated, though I try to carry my pachón (word for water bottle specific to Guatemala) with me to reduce plastic waste, and I can often fill it in restaurants or cafes!
I absolutely love food. I especially love trying new foods and sharing meals with friends and family. This week, I have been craving a pupusa, which is an El Salvadoran dish that is kind of like a thick tortilla made from cornmeal. I love pupusas filled with cheese and chicharrón (fried pork belly or pork rinds) and topped with salsa, curtido (an El Salvadorean cabbage cole slaw), and picante (spicy salsa or often pickled vegetables that add a spicy flavor to your food), of course! Do you like spicy food? Have you tried pupusas before? Fun fact: the southeastern side of Guatemala borders El Salvador. I am hoping that when my family comes to visit, we can get some pupusas.
I like to listen to Spanish music when I’m in the office. Some songs I have been really enjoying include "Lejos de Ti" ("Far from You)", by The Marías, and "Si una Vez" ("If Once"), by Selena, who was and remains an extremely popular Tejano (Tex-Mex) musician. Selena is extremely popular here in Guatemala!
At the start of this week, I was traveling with some friends, as I mentioned, and we had a blast. I loved all the swimming we got to do in Lake Péten Itzá, which is the third largest lake in Guatemala. Unfortunately, due to rain, climate change, and other factors, water levels are rising, meaning some of the old streets in Flores are now underwater and unwalkable.
