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A Photo Day Trip

The following is an entry that was never posted, so
I’m trying again and hoping that this will work
because this is the last of my posts with pictures. I
still am not able to upload my pics from my camera and
my replacement card reader has not arrived, so enjoy
the pics!

Today I took a day trip with some
> classmates to Momostenango, which is about 30 miles
> outside of Xela. They are well known for their
> handmade wool blankets, ponchos and other woolen
> products. We took the cheap chicken buses from bus
> terminal Minerva to the home of a lady who sells her
> work in Xela. The following is just a pictorial of
> my day..
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> From the bus stop at the side of the road (the bus
> will stop anywhere along its route), we hiked down
> the hillside to the family’s little plot of land
> complete with an outhouse, chickens and their work
> area.
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> I’m not a weaving type of person, so I don’t know
> the name of these contraptions but they take the
> wool and somehow create these real kick ass
> blankets. It takes about one week to make a small
> rug or blanket.
>
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> All the colors are natural and there are no
> chemicals used. Dye comes from plants, rocks and
> other natural products.
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> It’s a family business, and the youngest 10, is
> pretty adept at putting together the designs and the
> carpet.
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> A closer look.
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> Judy tries her skills with a little assistance
> from one of the sons as Preston takes aim for an
> action shot. Judy and Preston are from Portland
> spending 3 weeks in Guatemala to learn Spanish and
> to do some traveling.
>
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> The finished products.
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> Dad shows some of our group different blankets
> from which to choose.
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> Mom made some wonderful hot tortillas and tostadas
> which we filled with beans, guacamole, hot sauce and
> cheese. Deelish!
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> Enjoying the food inside the little cocina and
> comedor area of their living quarters.
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> Afterwards, we journeyed into Momostenango and to
> these strange rock formations.
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> So, does it look like I’ve lost a little weight
> yet?
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> A better aeriel view of the rock formations.
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Our final stop was the mercado and church plaza
area of Momo, and then another harrowing ride back
aboard the chicken bus where we all got pretty sick
from all the “normal” driving (read fast, reckless –
by our US standards – and crowded). But we made it
back!

I really hope this entry posts to the blog with
the pics! More later…

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-9 responses to “A Photo Day Trip”

  1. Mike says:

    If that replacement card ever does come, just realize how lucky you are.

  2. Sarah says:

    Hi Edwin, beautiful pictures! 🙂 I love the rugs! Hope you are feeling better- hang in there!

  3. The Bomb says:

    OH MY GOD! Where do you want me to ship your food? Damn! I thought I was losin’ weight. You got me beat, bro!

  4. Mel says:

    I like the blankets Edwin. Which one were you thinking of bringing back for me? I fancy the white one with the brightly colored animals down the center. You may need to leave all of your personal belongings behind so that you can fit it in your suitcase. But I’m okay with that.

  5. Mon says:

    Dude you never had any weight to lose in the first place Mr. Skinny :)~ You sure are sporting a nice dark tan though!

  6. Jonas says:

    I don’t understand how you can lose so much weight when all you do all day is hang out at the mall and eat Panda Express at the food court. Maybe you should lay off the diarrhoetics, man.

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