Cultural Phenomenons Uncovered!

In a study of my own, I have been observing what phenomenon are most prevelant here in Guate. Here are my findings...

1. The most obvious is the unbelievable kindness and generosity of most everyone I've come in contact with, especially the people at the school.

2. Whenever you think you've seen them all, there is always another use for mayonnaise. Look for it here on tacos, toast, hot dogs, and french fries. This stuff is the SPAM of Central America.

3. In a possibly related issue, dentists appear to have no shortage of work. There are more mouths full of gold dental work in Xela than there are boob jobs in LA. Sunglasses recommended.

4. I have recently found out that the childhood lullaby ¨Que sera, sera, whatever will be, will be¨ is half Spanish. I wonder if mothers across the States know what they've been singing to us all these years.

5. Toyota is certainly dominating the automobile market, from the Tercel to the Land Cruiser, I would venture to say that 1 out of 3 vehicles here comes from the Japanese manufacturer.

6. And what more can I say that hasn´t already been said about the crunchy, corn, triangles of goodness. That´s right, they have Doritos, and they come in three new and exciting flavors - Verde Radiante, Nacho Atrevido, y Queso Extremo. And for the equivalent of 20 cents a bag, I think I´ve eaten enough to influence the market.