Last full day in Guatemala today. Wow. Where did the time go. One benefit today was waking up a little later than usual! It felt good to be rested and head to school much later than usual. We got to school and man did it seem empty. There was like no one there in regards to both students and teachers. Definitely a different feeling. Regardless, I had my final class today and with that came my last test. It was by no means hard and my teacher Sandra helped me when needed. Afterwards we went through our normal routine of reading and discussing and just discussing topics in general. Before I knew it, time was up and that was that in regards to my time and La Union. Sandra was honestly, the best spanish teach I have ever had in regards to the language. Her just caring and professional approach made learning the language a passion instead or a chore, like other classes. I was certainly going to miss her and all of the fun talks we had. After saying more good byes to other administrators at the school, we took our last ride home on the Chicken Bus. Finally, we got home and then had our last supper with mama Rosa. It was a great one (as usual) and with that I packed my bags and went to sleep for the last time in Guatemala. The next morning I woke up, ate my last meal cooked by mama Rosa and then headed to the airport. I could not have asked for a better host mom that was loving, caring, understanding and really made her home feel like ours. I would not have asked for it any other way. And with that ends my time here in Guatemala. For me, this has been one of the best, if not the best, experience of my life and I would do it all over again if I had the opportunity. After being abroad for an extended period of time, I wholeheartedly recommend that others do the same, it truly will develop your appreciation for other cultures and what you take for granted back in the United States.
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