Oddly, Xela has barely changed in the past 30 years. Taco Bell is now one block from the park, which is not an improvement. But otherwise, nothing has been updated or repaired. Sidewalks continue to crumble, restaurants I recall remain, women are still going about their day in traditional clothing, and the streets remain full of exhaust, dirt, and trash. In other words, perfect vacation spot for Logan and me.
The Central Park
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Random streets near our house
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Drive to the country with Marco when I had Covid
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Logan loved this Asian restaurant because it had the most uninviting entrance. It says “ABIERTO” but is locked and you have to ring a bell to get in.
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But inside was nice. Amazing old building with incredibly high ceilings and architecture.
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Street often have many shops that sell the same product. Our route to the town center led us down cemetery plot street.
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Barbie was big in Guatemala too
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Logan at school
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You always have to watch your feet when walking down the sidewalks
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Sometimes they get oddly high while remaining narrow
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Marco in his mini-cooper. He is over 6’4″ but manages to squeeze in.
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Logan, Simon, Domingo and I watching our nightly show.
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