tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402008137406786854.post8400080219670974008..comments2007-08-22T07:42:28.533-05:00Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13288259556588145890ramblingtraveler@gmail.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402008137406786854.post-83768300448284252402007-08-22T07:42:28.533-05:002007-08-22T07:42:28.533-05:00Hi Travel Betty, <BR/><BR/>The women we saw the day we visited the Houses to Homes site spoke very little Spanish, so Oscar translated for us. It is true, though, facial expressions and gestures go a long way!<BR/><BR/>The women who work in the markets know Spanish, and some English, so it would be easier to have a conversation with them.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for letting me know about Maya Traditions, I'll have to check it out.Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13288259556588145890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402008137406786854.post-83908055101795794582007-08-22T01:13:35.635-05:002007-08-22T01:13:35.635-05:00What an amazing opportunity you had, Stacy. I long to visit Guatemala. <BR/><BR/>I just got done writing a brochure for a nonprofit organization called Maya Traditions. They help women weavers in the Lake Atitlan area sell their products in stores in the U.S. such as Global Exchange. I'm hoping to one day to get meet some of the women in person.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your trip!Travel Bettywww.travel-betty.comnoreply@blogger.com