by Elizabeth Larsen | Jul 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sorry for the lack of posts over the last week. Between traveling and sparse internet, it’s been difficult to stay on top of my blog! It’s been a great week so far of research and exploring! I began my Peruvian adventures in Lima, the sprawling mega capital of Peru. I...
by Elizabeth Larsen | Jul 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
I can’t believe that my time in Guatemala is already over. The past two weeks have been full of incredible people, amazing experiences, and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Before I move on to posting about Peru, I want to share a little bit more about...
by Elizabeth Larsen | Jun 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
You may have noticed this week that your usual Starbucks coffee cost a bit more than usual (1). This slight price increase is, in part, a consequence of Roya, a fungal plant disease that is attacking coffee plantations around Guatemala and the rest of Central America....
by Elizabeth Larsen | Jun 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
This weekend, I was able to take a break from my research and retreat to Lago Atitlán to enjoy the beautiful lake. It’s rainy season here in Guatemala, which lasts every year from around May until September. Because of this, it was no surprise when it started to pour...
by Elizabeth Larsen | Jun 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, I was able to visit the Iximché ruins, which lie about 4 kilometers from Tecpán and are surrounded by steep ravines. Iximché was the capital of the Kaqchikel Maya in the 15th and 16th century. The Kaqchikel Maya were allies to the large K’iche Mayan...
