I Can't Belize it's Over

(Apologies for the half-post...I pressed the wrong button...oops. I blame it on "jet lag")

I made it back to NJ safe and sound. I had a bit of extra luck, or blessings, as I was able to change my flight to Belize City instead of Guatemala City and fly back with my sister. Josh had gotten stuck in Guatemala City for an extra week due to a volcano eruption, a hurricane, mudslides, and a sinkhole. I wanted to avoid getting stuck, if possible.

I understand the U.S. has not gotten much news of these natural disasters in Guatemala, here is one article: http://www.guatemala-times.com/news/guatemala/1661-guatemala-impacts-of-tropical-storm-agatha-threaten-food-security.html

or google to find out more, and send some good thoughts and prayers their way.

I have to admit, it is a little strange being back in the U.S. Even though I really wasn't gone for that long, I still had a couple moments of slight reverse culture shock. Like when I flew into the Houston airport and was bombarded by SO many choices of large-portioned, greasy, expensive American foods. And when I got back to NJ and everyone was driving these large, shiny cars. And there were so many large buildings with bright lights, and all the roads were sooo smooth. It was a little disconcerting.

I am still processing my trip, and I still have a lot of work to do regarding my independent study. Even though I am back, I will continue posting some more reflections, and I'll get some pictures up!