Waking up in Antigua, Guatemala was a fabulous way to start my Golden Birthday! After breakfast, we headed out to the airport to pick up Ken who was already waiting for us! The drive to Jutiapa was pleasant and we stopped for lunch about half way through. Our hostel or hotel there in Jutiapa was very welcoming and I think all of us are happy to be able to settle in for the week. We explored the city today, walking around the main square for the last day of local “ferias” or festival. It was a very lively atmosphere with street stalls and music. Some of us also ventured in the church hall and observed a youth group enthusiastically singing.
At about 4:30 we commenced the official opening ceremony with the affiliate representatives and the families we will be building homes for. We learned a bit about them and they were eager to learn about us as well. Many of the team members were able to put their Spanish skills to good use as translators!
As a team we all learned a little bit more about each other/ some things were very surprising! It’s dinner time now and we’re all realized and looking forward to our first visit to the work sites and 1st work day tomorrow.
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