Welcome to Jutiapa!

Bienvenidos and thank you for visiting our site. Here you'll find the journal of our Guatemalan adventure -- 17 perspectives on one journey. You can also check out some of the many, many photographs we took.

Some things are so phenominal, they're hard to express in words and pictures. I hope you enjoy our humble attempt.

" Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead

July 28 - August 6, 2007

July 28 ~ Patti

Our team is flying from all over the United States to gather in Guatemala City for our big adventure: The Habitat Build in Jutiapa.

I took a midnight flight from Sacramento to Huston, then I waited fro my flight to Guatemala. Right now, there are a couple of us already in Guatemala City-Dena and Dave, our hosts, and Mark. Everyone else is on their way to the airport for their flights or already on their way. The adventure begins!

July 28 ~ Nora

Wow! Walking into the airport I felt like a movie star- the lines of people starring at us (some lights & cameras would have made it complete). I am so excited to be back in Guatemala & back in a Habitat community. Let the experience unfold…

July 28 ~ Carley, Chris, and Kellie

American Flight 983:

Shortly after landing in Guatemala City the captain came on the intercom. He said we had blown a tire and that the breaks had over heated so we might start to see smoke. We were stopped in the middle of the runway to wait for a fire truck. A man in a silver jumpsuit started at the damage for a while which made us all a little nervous. They turned the plane off and taxied us off the runway. Fire trucks came and sat as the man in the silver jumpsuit put on an oxygen tank and the pilots got off the plane to examine the damage. We un-boarded so unfortunately we never got to see what happened.

July 28 ~ Valerie

The wave of blue shirts welcoming each other with open minds & hearts. Each of us coming for some of the same reasons & some different but all anxious & excited. I am thrilled to be part of this group & looking very forward to getting to know everyone.

July 28 ~ Dena

We already miss you Ken!

July 29 ~ Chris

Antigua is a very interesting & intriguing place. It was amazing to observe some of the local children watching us withdraw “Q’s” at the ATM. I am happy that we will have the opportunity to explore Antigua more next weekend.