Guatemala+'08

Guatemala '08 is not happening. Plan on maybe Guatemala '09...spring break or summer.
 * Travel to the nature reserve around Cerro San Gil to scout a "bird / binocular / bird count project" with [|FUNDAECO] (this link is in spanish) and talk to rangers about what kids can do. Bird watching tourism has generated eco-friendly income to the community located in that area. We donated binoculars two years ago to be used at the Ecological Trail of the Las Escobas River for bird-observation training of young local guides//.// Click here to see Fundaeco's letter to us. READ THE LETTER. THERE ARE SOME GREAT IDEAS.
 * Visit an elementary school that we could assist in some way.
 * Meet up with some Guatemalan high school kids who have online access and might want to work on some joint projects in the future.
 * Visit a sustainable farm and discuss issues.

The [|Universidad Francisco Marroquín] has also shown interest in hosting an activity with us so we can see what they are working with in one of the few green areas left in the city, which they are trying to protect from development, in order to maintain some of the local flora and fauna.

Birds



lhenry@bufeteargueta.com That's Leslie (Ms. Sermos' daughter-in-law)'s email address. She and Josh are helping us organize this trip.

Questions for Trip (Leslie) Should we navigate by plane or van (car)? Should we visit Tikal? (Will says yes; he wants to see the Mayan temples) (The Temple of Tikal) What is the best (cheapest) way to get to Tikal and possibly other sites in Guatemala? (Add More)