Adventures left to be had in Guate

Now having dipped under 7 months to go, I'm realizing that I have quite the bucket list of places to explore before I finish my service. I like to make lists, so here's a fun one:

September:

• Kayaking in mangrove forests on the Pacific Coast
• Independence Day feria in Xela
• Camping in the jungle of Peten/Alta Verapaz

October:

• Climb a volcano

November:

• Backpacking trip in the Cuchumutanes mountains and drunken horse races in Todos Santos
• Climb Volcan Tajumulco (highest point in Central America)
• 5-day jungle trek to newly uncovered Mayan ruins -- The Mirador

December:

• Climb Volcan Tacana
• Sija's Feria
• Home!!

January:

• Belize to check out large cat population dynamic research

No vacation time allowed in the last three months. But that's fine. Some in-site time will do me good, and I can still do some weekend trips to get everything checked off. I think these last 7 months will fly by. After spending my first year and a half as a "site rat" I think it's okay that I get out and explore a bit before I move on from the "land of the eternal spring." But don't worry, I'll still be workin' my butt off!

Jealous? :)