Flight Booked!

After all the angst over where to go we decided to let the dollar make the decision. So Cancun here we come on January 1st. Got a return flight there for both of us with insurance for less than $1,000 CAD. That price beat out Ecuador, Guatemala and Panama as we would have had to spend that and more for just one of us. Someday I hope we can see those places. For now we will go to Mexico.

So still looking around to see where Lisle can spend 4 weeks studying Spanish. Not sure if we will head to Cozumel or stay in Playa del Carmen or head to Merida right away. Lots of options to check in to still.

Guatemala for Spanish Language Learning

After much researching, it appears we may choose Guatemala to study Spanish this winter. I found San Pedro Spanish School at Lake Atitlan in central Guatemala. That lake is supposed to be one of the most beautiful in the world and we both like being around water.

My learning ability is way lower than my husband's but I can try to pick up a bit here and there. The weather won't be as warm as I prefer but if I take the proper clothing perhaps I can stay comfortable enough in 16 to 22 degree weather. That is not at all warm for me but no different than summer time here in Red Deer. The big attraction is the price is right. Plus we have the option of staying with a local family to gain a bit of cultural experience and apply what we are learning immediately in a Spanish speaking environment.

I am considering rolling up my memory foam topper and bringing it with as I am not sure I would be able to sleep without it. Sleep is an issue for me anyway without the added realities of strange beds that are likely to be far from posh. Ah well, an adventure awaits.

Now to try to find reasonably priced flights. Real deals come up to Cancun occasionally that we have considered but then we would have to bus it to get down to Guatemala City. Not sure we are ready to strike out quite that far without Spanish language skills. I have a little spreadsheet going where I am recording flight prices and currency exchange rates. Both fluctuate all the time and I am hoping I will be able to detect a pattern to know whether to book or not. Guatemala City is the closest center to where we want to go.

Wish me luck!