Hola Iva,

Good read. Upbeat and forward thinking )instead of bemoaning the glory days) . So much ahead of you especially if you're only 53, just a kid.

Guatemala is where Im from as well.

You're not asking but putting aside the taboo of speaking unbidden.

Guatemala is wonderful no two ways about that. Theres a long list of things I could help you with but I'll just share the one that is critical.

Cash, pisto, money, Quetzales. Gotta have the cash in the bank. No its not like living in Rome where just breathing will set you back piles of cash. But as in any destination place money is what paves the way. Having said that, yes, there are all sorts of money saving options for living, where to buy your supplies, how to get around.

Hope your experience has so far been one of joy and discovery.

You didnt ask so for that Im sorry for volunteering the info. You are no doubt fully on top of that.

Saludos, y cuidese.

Tom