Graduation & Goodbyes

Costa Rica became home and people I shared it with, both local and foreign, became family. God knows we're meant for community and He has been faithful to me in providing the companionship I need in each location and in each season. An unfortunate side effect of quality friendships is when the location changes and the seasons change, goodbyes are inevitable and hard. I am thankful that that doesn't mean it's the end. It's not really a "goodbye," it's a "see you later." God has much in store and much more to teach us as we charge forward.

Guatever Tomorrow Brings

To renew my 90 day visa, I had to leave Costa Rica and come back in. I had originally planned to go to neighboring Nicaragua, but I had been seeing billboards around the city advertising cheap flights to Guatemala. I decided to take advantage and experience a new place on my own! It was a success! 

I covered a lot of ground in a couple days, seeing some amazing things and meeting some very interesting people along the way. I am thankful for the quality conversations and moments to worship! Here are some pictures from my adventure.

Antigua

A hidden gem behind the current Catedral de San José in Antigua. The previous cathedral was destroyed by an earthquake in 1773 and its ruins are amazing to walk through!

The outside of the current cathedral

Central Park (Main Plaza)

With the active volcano in the background

Famous street view with the Santa Catalina Arch and massive Volcán de Agua

Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross)

Guatemala City

Plaza de la Constitución

Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago

National Palace

 Tikal

Coatí

Isla de Flores

To visit the ruins, I stayed here for a night

Volcano from the air

Lake Nicaragua from the air with its island volcanoes