When I'm asked where were you born , people are always surprised by my answer. My mom was an international school teacher who worked in a lot of different countries. She moved to Guatemala to teach at Colegio Americano Guatemala, and I was born in Hospital Herrera Llerandi in Zona 10 of Guatemala City on August 8, 2008. Over the next three years, we took many trips to various parts of Guatemala, and I learned and experienced a lot about the beautiful culture of Guatemala and its people. The following are my Top 6 Most Memorable Cultural Experiences: #1 Dia de Los Muertos - Festival de Barriletes Gigantes We attended the Festival de Barriletes Gigantes annually because it was one of my mom's favorite Guatemalan celebrations. We woke up early the day after Halloween and made our way to the village of Sacatepéquez, located just 30 minutes outside of Guatemala City. Families from all over the country come to the cemetery bearing flowers that represent their love...
The life and times of an international student.