Luis, the host dad, can be described as a quiet person.

You can tell from Andrea's blog that ALL the sisters have the same personality traits.

You can infer that Andrea has a lot in common with Alison.

You could describe Ramona as a calm and obedient little girl.

According to the blog, families in Guatemala spend more time together than families in the US.

Pana is another town or city where life is easier than in Antigua.

In Pana, it is typical for young teenagers to not stay in school so they can work and help out their families.

You can tell that Andrea is frustrated with how things are going in Guatemala and that she is ready to come home.

Juan, the cousin, drives taxis with his dad to help the family out.