We've been continuing in our jobs for the past two days. My room gets up at 6:00 A.M. every morning in order to be to breakfast on time at 6:30. After that, we have Buenos Dias. We sing with the girls and read the Bible in a language none of us can understand. There is still a beautiful feeling of unity, however.
After lunch we visited caves. The first was a short and beautiful hike along a river. The weather was warm and the cave was beautiful. The second was a much longer but equally lovely trek. Although the mud was ankle deep, it was lots of fun.
We've been spending more time with the girls lately, specifically the three girls that are helping with the WALC program (me, Lindsey, and Michaela). Although we can't speak fluent Spanish, we've been bonding in unique ways with things such as hair and basic interests. The girls are beyond sweet and loving, constantly asking questions that we sometimes do not understand, but still do our best to answer.
I had the privilege of teaching two of the girls some English yesterday. They wanted to know how to say "Que Pasa" in English. Now, they come up to me every now and then excitedly saying "What's up?".
Yesterday we began making chocolate with the girls. Today we will be finishing the job and also making soap. This is our last full day at the farm, for tomorrow we leave for the village. We will be out of contact for three days.
-Hannah Carey
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Day 2
Even though this is Day 2 of our trip, it seems like Day 1. Tuesday was spent traveling from 1:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. We got through customs and the airport very smoothly! We embarked on our 5 hour bus ride to the center with a great lunch from a local bakery. We stopped halfway through for a potty break and ice cream treat from Rob. The boys threw the football and drew a crowd because they had not seen this played in "real life". Some of the locals boys threw the football with our students and really got a kick out of that experience.
The center where we are working is quite beautiful. After arriving here, we settled into our rooms and had a supper of macaroni and cheese! Dessert was banana cake. After showers and a long day, we headed to bed.
We were divided into groups today. One group pulled tree logs from the mountain to the center, another group did gardening which entailed cutting through thick vegetation with machetes, and the last group worked with the girls in the training program by baking bread.
After lunch, we took a hike to a cave and then continued working at the center when we returned. We celebrated Michaela's birthday with carrot cake and ice cream. I tried to find a student to write this blog, but they were all in bed....so next time we will try to do this earlier. But, I know you are anxious to see how things are going, so I wanted to get something in tonight. We will continue with our work projects tomorrow and hike to a bigger cave later in the day. In the evening, we are going to have an activity with the girls at the center.
It's been good. Students are healthy and doing well. All of the water here is filtered. Today was beautiful with no rain!--Patty Flood
The center where we are working is quite beautiful. After arriving here, we settled into our rooms and had a supper of macaroni and cheese! Dessert was banana cake. After showers and a long day, we headed to bed.
We were divided into groups today. One group pulled tree logs from the mountain to the center, another group did gardening which entailed cutting through thick vegetation with machetes, and the last group worked with the girls in the training program by baking bread.
After lunch, we took a hike to a cave and then continued working at the center when we returned. We celebrated Michaela's birthday with carrot cake and ice cream. I tried to find a student to write this blog, but they were all in bed....so next time we will try to do this earlier. But, I know you are anxious to see how things are going, so I wanted to get something in tonight. We will continue with our work projects tomorrow and hike to a bigger cave later in the day. In the evening, we are going to have an activity with the girls at the center.
It's been good. Students are healthy and doing well. All of the water here is filtered. Today was beautiful with no rain!--Patty Flood
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
On Our Way!
The SCA Class of 2017 left Chambersburg this morning at 1:00 am! They safely landed in Houston, Texas and are getting ready for the next leg of the journey to Guatemala. They expect to arrive there later this afternoon.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Commissioning Service
This afternoon the commissioning service was held for our seniors going on the missions trip to Guatemala as well as those staying to do local ministry. We are leaving at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.
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