feelings

i will just come out and say it - el salvador has fucked with my head. i dont want to leave, i dont want to go home, i just want to get lost here. i dont even have a decent explanation as to why! the beaches are gorgeous, the mountains are cool and filled with coffee plants, the people are friendly and generous...what more do i really need? a job. that is it. i will seriously be looking into that when i get home.

now that i have settled into this whole traveling alone in central america thing i dont want it to be ending. and it is on its way there. up until this point i have stayed wherever i wanted for as long as i wanted...but i now have to make myself leave the ruta de las flores if i will avoid doing some kind of 20 hour trip back to belize city in 10 days. but i am okay with this, because i know i will be back here. today was such an awesome day. all on my own, all in spanish. two towns, two cups of coffee, one hike, and great friendly conversations with old people, young people, a teacher, and some guys my age. i really enjoy how simple life is here. everyone does everything outside because there is no need to be inside. family and friends are important. food is good and abundant in this town (except for the dogs, that is). the people work hard but they are all happy. kids play in the streets. its a lot of things that i wish for back home. people arent disconnected...obsessed with things...they greet each other on the street. oh man, i dont know what else to say except that i have fallen in love.

tomorrow a new adventure! 5 hours, 4 buses, and back to guatemala. this is where the party begins, because from here on out im heading to more touristy destinations that are more known for going out. and ill climb an active volcano in the next few days...which should be great.

until then! oh, i also lost my camera cord, so no more photos til i return... love to you all.