The speaker shares their experience of purchasing a non-functional souvenir flute in Guatemala that smells unpleasant. They also discuss the influx of American tourists in Guatemala and their own encounter with locals who mistook them for Salvadoran. Additionally, they taste-test various Guatemalan snacks, comparing them to familiar flavors and sharing their opinions on each. The narrative is informal and includes humorous and candid remarks.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The speaker visited Guatemala.
2. They bought a musical instrument that resembles a flute.
3. The instrument was sold to tourists and does not actually work as a flute.
4. The speaker tried to play the instrument but had to cover holes in the back.
5. The speaker's friend Alan brought them sweets from Guatemala.
6. The sweets included chocolates and traditional sweets like cocadas.
7. The speaker tried to find specific sweets called tortrix, which are famous in Guatemala.
8. Tortrix is a brand of potato chips that come in various flavors.
9. The speaker tried different flavors of tortrix, including jalapeño, chile lemon, and barbecue.
10. They also tried other Guatemalan snacks, such as chicharrones and crispy corn.
11. The speaker compared the snacks to similar products in Mexico, such as Sabritas and Cheetos.
12. They mentioned that the prices of the snacks in Guatemala were relatively low, with some costing around 1 quetzal (approximately $0.13 USD).
13. The speaker also tried chapinacho cream cheese, which they enjoyed.
14. They also tried a mix of snacks that included a variety of flavors and textures.