Guatemala Blog

Special School

Good night’s sleep then breakfast of fried eggs and traditional black beans (frijoles). Judy collected us for 20 minute drive up the volcano to her special school in the village of Santa Maria de Jesus. Great welcome from the 70 disabled kids, who presented... read more »

A chance encounter

On Sunday morning we had a ‘chance’ encounter with an American couple at the hotel who were thrilled by our project and prayed for us all as a team in the hotel foyer which was a great blessing. Short Tuk-Tuk ride from the hotel... read more »

On to Rolandos

Packed bags on Saturday am to travel 3 hours by van with Rolandos, of Love the Child, and Jonathan to the edge of beautiful Lake Atitlan, then 30 minute boat crosing to San Pedro La Laguna. Pizza for lunch overlooking the lake then delivered... read more »

Day One

Breakfast of scrambled eggs then leave at 8.00am for 45 minute drive to America Latina school. During the journey I found a caterpillar on the front seat, and rather than throw him out of the window I held on to him before arriving at... read more »

Update

On plane now + all going smoothly. Boarded first because Phillipa needs more time. Planned tomorrow’s training session at the airport. Looking forward to what God has planned. Arrived safely Thursday night and met by Kenny and Carol of America Latina. Stayed at nice Christian B&B.read more »

Take Off!!!

24 hours until take-off! I’m not quite packed yet but at least I have managed to assemble all my stuff in a pile next to my case! Getting excited but apprehensive about the trip. I received an e-mail from one of our partners to say... read more »