I doubt many people out there read these posts without also following one of our social media accounts, but if you are one of those people, sorry for keeping you in suspense. We found out only two weeks after submitting our bid list that our second destination with the State Department will be Guatemala City, which just so happened to be our top choice.
This morning, the government announced that from 4pm Tuesday through 7am Friday, people are not allowed to travel between cities. Additionally, people are not allowed to leave the house from 4pm Tuesday until 7am Thursday. If they do, they will be arrested. These rules go into place two days before Passover, with the government attempting to stop movement of the coronavirus ahead of a holiday that traditionally brings people together.
Talk about a crazy start to Misha's career with the State Department. First there was the shutdown. Then there were the impeachment proceedings, which included multiple members of the diplomatic community. And now this: a global pandemic.
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