This experience will be one that I will never forget. I extend so much gratitude to Felipe and his family for welcoming us into his community and sharing so many beautiful memories about their culture and upbringing. Every single aspect of this experience was intentional and curated with so much generosity, love, and care. The Chaya, traditional Mayan meal with egg and spinach, alongside watermelon juice and coffee, was incredible. I truly felt as though I was a part of the family, as his mother was kind enough to have soothed our existing bug bites (from prior to the experience) with alcohol and local plant medicine. As an aspiring herbalist, learning about the local floral and fauna was indescribable. Being able to bear witness to, engage in, and support the new skill of traditional Mayan embroidery was such a beautiful touch that I will continue to practice long after my trip. Lastly, a sentimental touch was being gifted with a family-embroidered cloth in celebration of my birthday.