Larry and I came to
Panajachel, Guatemala seven months ago to study Spanish at Jabel Tinamit and
volunteer with the NGO, Salud y Paz. It
has been an amazing and rewarding experience all round. We never realized what a paradise we were
walking into...the geology is incredible with volcanos, mountains and Lake
Atitlan competing for most beautiful. At
5,000 ft. the climate is truly “siempre primavera.” Our diet is perfect with every fresh fruit
and vegetable imaginable...some I'd never heard of before...available at the
foot of our street in the mercado. And
our community of expats from all over the world, and indigenous Mayan is tight
knit, peaceful and lots of fun!
Since I had been in the
import/export business in the 80's bringing African art and fabrics to U.S.
customers, my love for the beauty of Guatemalan textiles and crafts has been
ignited. We are focusing on women's cooperatives especially because they have
for centuries created all the unique designs Guatemala is famous for, and
because their plight in particular, in the second poorest country in the
Western hemisphere, is the most difficult. We hope you will appreciate the skill and painstaking
workmanship that goes into every product we bring to you here.
Links:
Spanish School Jabel Tinamit
www.jabeltinamit.com
Salud y Paz
http://saludypaz.org/
Links:
Spanish School Jabel Tinamit
www.jabeltinamit.com
Salud y Paz
http://saludypaz.org/
Representing women's cooperatives throughout Guatemala
To order products or get more information,
Contact us:
Email: lballiet22@gmail.com
Phone: (207) 975-5400
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