Leaving Xela

Before boarding the bus, I got some comida typica. Sopa gallina (chicken). I think if they give you the foot, they really like you, and I got both of them, one is hidden behind the spoon.

I made it to San Pedro la Laguna. Sitting at an internet cafe, listening to cheesy 80's music. MY FAVORITE!!
(Now playing~ Bee-Gee's, "How Deep Is Your Love?")
I'm clean, warm, and at peace. My love is deep...way...dude.

Out of the city and next to the lake. Life is good. I think part of the issue for me in Xela was the loudness of the nightlife and the constant buzz of so many people. I have discovered I tend to go a little whacky without nature around for too long. I have a sense that everyone does and a lot of people are suffering from that disconnection on a daily basis without having a sense of why they are suffering.
(Now playing~Foreigner: I Want to Know What Love Is)
Tomorrow morning I have a dentist appointment here. I went in for a cleaning when we were here over a week ago, and she showed me the epic amount of cavities I have. I got half of them filled the next day, and now will get the remainder done. All for a total of 1800 Quetzales or $230. USD.
If you are without health insurance, like myself. It's almost less expensive to come down to Central America to get your basic needs taken care of, including a plane ticket and a week of vacation!

Complaining can be good, thanks for listening.

I have been taking classes in spanish all week at a place called Celas Maya here in Xela, highlands of Guatemala. Excellent school. Recommend highly.
I am COLD.
I can not wait to go to lowlands again (tomorrow...less than 24 hours). I havent quite known what to do with myself. The water in my hostel is cold as well. In fact, I dont think Ive had a hot shower in months but I havent cared because I have been living in 90+ degree heat! Who needs a hot shower when they are sweating?
So, I have been wearing all my clothes, consuming hot food/beverages, and not bathing properly.

The city of Xela is very nice, I`m sure, I just haven`t quite been able to get into it because most of what´s in my backpack is about as cold resistant as a bikini and flip flops. Oh yea, and it´s raining a lot too. Sunscreen, anyone?

Ok, better mood in a day or two. Looking forward to espcaping. Sometimes scarcity is necessary to appricate what you`re lacking. Right now that`s sunshine, heat, and comfort in my own skin.
But, on the bright side, I´m speaking a lot more spanish and a lot less spanglish.