Arrived Safe and Sound

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to drop you all a quick note to let you know that I arrived in Xela, Guatemala safe and sound. Everything so far is surpassing my expectations. The people have been very patient and friendly.

I got picked up from the airport by Gustavo and stayed with him and his family. Rachel, his wife made me an excellent dinner, then took a "warm" shower and then off to bed. The next day I almost missed my bus, but made it just as the bus was driving away. Four hours later I made it to Xela.

Upon arrival, I checked into the school and they called my host family. I am staying with Doris and her son Mario. Both very nice people. Their home is better than I had imagined and there are two other students there from England (Jon and David) who are also studying at the school.

Today I had my first full day of class and I loved it very much. I got all my books, pens, and paper and had five hours of one on one instruction which I can tell is going to be really beneficial. All in all everything is going great and I am so excited to be here. I think that this trip is going to be amazing.

Send my best to all,
Craig