Time for a Fiesta

This past weekend, ourselves and many of our coworkers took a little time to relax and unwind while celebrating the birthday of one volunteer Katie, and the upcoming departure of another, Sonja. We weren't really celebrating her "departure"... but you know what I mean. The party was a tranquil affair with many of the men standing around the grill cooking steak and the women talking in the casita (little house) or around the tables. Isn't it funny how that happens here in Guatemala too? Together we cooked up some steak, had some delicious potato salad and snacked on some hummus that we personally made that turned out out to be quite the hit. Our hosts made the party even better with some semi-warm Gallo beer and a bottle of Martinelli's Sparkling Cider. The cider alone was a treat as we haven't tasted any in over a year. DELICIOUS! After plenty of eating we brought out a big cake for what is at least the Guatemalan tradition of smashing the birthday boy or girl's face into a cake. The time spent with everyone was a blast and we are really trying to enjoy our last few weeks here in Guatemala.