Last-Minute Preparations

In under 24 hours, I am off to LaGuardia Airport to board my flight to Guatemala City with a layover in Miami! My bags are pretty close to being packed, but there’s only so much I can do until right before I leave. As much as I like being on time for things, I always find that I am rushing around last minute almost forgetting my toothbrush.

I've checked the weather a bunch, and it's not supposed to be as warm as I thought… Antigua itself is in a part of the country that is at a high elevation (cooler weather, but fewer mosquitos). To give you a weather reference (and to make you a little jealous), here's a little glimpse and my 10 day forecast, compliments of Weather.com: 

And if I make it to Tikal or at any of the lower elevations, I'll be pushing high 80s, low 90s, and I couldn't be any happier about that after all these bone-chilling temperatures in the City. 

The last (but not least important) part of preparation I’ve been doing is my Spanish, although I can probably never practice enough. I plan on taking some classes while I’m there, so I will at least get a better grip on grammar and the accent. But for now, I’ve got my numbers, colors, and the rest of the basics down pretty well. Me llamo Kayla. Vivo en Nuevo York. At least I'll be able to start a conversation.

Since Sunday is a full travel day, the real fun will begin bright and early Monday morning with an orientation, a walking tour around the city, and my placement. The next time you hear from me, I will be sitting at a computer in Antigua… stay tuned!