Editor's note: This is the first of the blog entries from our latest group of travelers from Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church. Due to technical issues we weren't able to post until they had already returned but wanted to make sure everyone was able to see what great work the group did down in San Lucas!
After
a brief delay of our departure from Kansas City, we arrived in Houston with a quick turn-around time for our next
flight. A few were lucky to grab a quick bite while at least one of us
didn't have time to get her Bon Voyage frappuccino.
Flight
landed on time in Guatemala City. Thanks to our fearless leader, Candace,
all went smoothly clearing Customs, and before we knew it, we were loading
ourselves and our luggage into a Toyota van and heading for San Lucas
Toliman. Saying the ride was thrilling is truly an understatement.
Guatemala is perpetual rush-hour traffic with narrow roads, fearless drivers,
many bikers, way too many trucks and pedestrians everywhere! Made one
halfway stop for the four “P’s”---petrol, potty, plantains and purified
water. Encountered one brief traffic delay, many roadside police and
chicken buses as we wound our way through small impoverished
villages, pineapples, people and pungent odors. Many sugar cane
fields and a coffee plantation later we arrived at our destination around 6:30
p.m., thanks to our wonderful driver, Julio. One person suggested we
should take a picture of him “down by the school yard” upon completion of our
project.
After
checking into our hotel, we met our gracious hosts who prepared a delicious
dinner of grilled chicken, rice, salsa and tortillas for us. We finished
just in time to catch a glimpse of the opening ceremonies of the
Olympics. Time for bed. Up and out early tomorrow.
Buenas
noches!
Carol Malarky
Photos: Gabe Hopkins
Photos: Gabe Hopkins
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