Well... today is our first day in Guatemala. All of the flights went great, all of our luggage arrived safely, and everyone is seeming to be feeling okay. We had fun in the Dallas airport... shopping around, eating in Fuddrucker's, riding the tram that travelled around the airport. Lots of fun. But, I know that everyone was exhausted last night.
Yesterday, after we walked though the guard-patrolled airport, we met our new friends, Les Peters and his "hermano"(brother in Christ) Eric. Eric is one of the van drivers. He speaks only very little English. I am in his van, along with 7 team members... this makes for interesting conversation. I am quickly picking up some phrases. I'm glad that I knew a few questions to ask... I was able to find out about the cathedral and the National Palace (and who lived in the palace too!). Today, we are going to be touring around Guatemala City, before driving for 6 hours up the mountain to Tactic. I'm so excited to find out about their history and about religion down here.
Our restaurant of choice, so far, is called Pollo Campero (which means, Country Chicken). Scott McLaren told me about this place! It's so good! In my opinion, it beats out McDonald's by far! We were at Pollo for supper last night, and again this morning for breakfast. (I'm actually writing in the restaurant... they have wireless internet here, which Les says is very rare.)
Last night, we stayed in a seminary. It was a beautiful place... but we all realized it was even more beautiful when we woke up this morning. We woke up to the sound of fireworks (they set off fireworks, every time it's someone's birthday), and the sound of birds, roosters, horses and other interesting sounds. This is just a taste of things to come! The kids seem to be adjusting well. Yesterday on the plane, I think a few were a little surprised at all the Spanish they were hearing. We are suddenly the minority, and it may take some getting used to.
That's it for now! I hope everything is going well in Regina... I'm ready to eat some yummy breakfast, here at Pollo Campero! Adios!
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Hey! Waw this is bringing back a lot of memories :) Its really great that your keeping up with the blog, my family checks it every day! and we are praying for you all the time :D
Ellaina
Hi, glad your luggage and whole team arrived safely. You will be glad to know that it is cold here and we are expecting 5-10 cm. of snow today or tomorrow. We are a tad jealous of you. Already it sounds like an interesting place to be. Happy travels today. We are praying for you and thinking of you often.
Lynne Young
Hi. We're so glad you all made it safeley - and with your luggage in tact. We are glad we can keep in touch through the blog. It sounds like an awesome place to be. We hope you bring back lots of pictures. Contessa, Uncle Roy says hi, we're taking care of Katie while we're here and we're looking forward to pictures.
We are praying for you all and thinking of you often.
God Bless!
Love Tom, Reta, Patrick and Katie and Uncle Roy and Aunt Barb.
i know hey laina... the memories are pouring in =) anyway! i am so jelous of you guys! have fun down there =) keep posting!!! it's so encouraging!
love you all
Sara <3
Hey! thats awesome! So excited for all of you, Good luck and remember that there are so many of us here praying for you!
Hey! im glad you all there safetly and im really glad to hear about you've been doing to so far..it's great....well tell my sister shanna that her sister says hi...and i miss her
Keisha
And Adam says HI too! :D :D
It's great to hear you all arrived safely! We have been thinking and praying for you guys often. Can't wait to hear of your adventures and how God is going to use each one of you. Looking forward to future postings...
We MISS you and love ya Jess!
The Flamans
hey alex this is andrew mom and dad and me miss you. how was your first plane ride? mom and i saw your plane take off we could picer your face . we r praying for u!!!
Hey Everyone... Im really glad you guys are having lots of fun and i'm really excited for what you guys are going to experience from now on... keep us up to date!
Man reading this is liking reliving it all in my head. Glad to hear that you all arrived ok. We're all praying for you, so go do God's work!
hello my Jewell..I miss you more than I can say......Am so glad things are going well with you all....I wish I was there too...So glad to have the peace that His word and His wisdom is with ya all...Will there be pics soon?
Did you make it to the bike shop Amps? LOL
Love & Prayers Mom aka Gloria ox...
Hey thanks for providing this what is it......a blog?????? LOL not up on this web stuff and computers and all.
Its really nice I view and hear about things that are going on on a daily bases....Thanks so much again...Amber does not feel so far now LOL JJ yes she does!!!!!!
Hey, guys. Good to here that your flights were alright and you got your luggage all right. The airports in the states are insane. We got a bunch of snow yesterday, but it's really nice out today and it seems that the snow is melting. Hope your all having a good time, can't wait to here about the trip and see all the pictures.
Brittany Huber
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