I had the great fortune of having young and outgoing parents that loved to travel around Guatemala in search of adventure. Some of my favorite memories include hiking up the Pacaya volcano, where I had my first experience with lava. I also remember a trip to Semuc Champey, which was a real journey on a 4X4 Jeep. I remember the curiosity with which the Kekchi kids observed us, the intense sounds of the Cahabón River next to our tents, the clarity of the moon at night, and the feeling of being completely away from civilization.