More pictures from the first week

Annie and I in Guatemala City- waiting for our luggage

Mike and I climbing out of the sink hole

Annie, Lals and I at the Mayan Ruins

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Guatemala Days 1- 7

So I guess I have a lot of catching up to do for the past 14 days of not blogging.
Guatemala was beyond awesome. 16 days, 14 people, hundreds of children, lots of chicken and 1 amazing volcano.

We came, we saw, we conquered. Or maybe the country conquered us- who knows… So- due to my lack of updates- I’ll give you the quick overview

Days 1-7: Arrived in Guatemala City, with 32 bags and suitcase- exhausted and excited, we fell into our beds. Next day we toured the cathedrals and National Palace in Guatemala City and headed off to Tatic- our home for the next 10 days. Painted a the Chicoy school, saw new land, visited catholic church in Tatic and witnessed a Mayan ceremony,

Sang in a sink hole and drove to the Island of Flores. Took a very ghettoized ferry across a pond, and took in the amazing Mayan Ruins. Witnessed amazing wildlife- cheetahs, monkeys, parrots, eagles, spiders- you name it, we saw it.
And the highlight? I got to meet my sponsor child Heidy ( pronounced Hay Dee) and her family

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Guatemala or Bust....Yay Air Travel!

Oh the joys of war and terrorism. Normally I would join the millions who sit back and are silently curse those who feel like they need to make a point by plotting to kill thousands of innocent lives- while feeling sorry for those set to travel in the next few weeks.

And yes- yes, I do join in the silent cursing- but this time- its personal. While living in Toronto during 911, I felt the effects of the disaster more then some out West did. And yet- I still had the comfort of my cute little apartment on the corner of Bloor and Spadina. Not so much this time…

As 16 of us leave for Guatemala on Sunday afternoon- I can’t help but worry- just a bit, of the possible issues in air travel over the next few days. Of course- its not as bad as in the UK- ( no carry on baggage whatsoever... I couldn’t imagine a 7 hour flight without my ipod- they better have good entertainment on board) But absolutely no liquids. This means if any of our baggage gets lots…. Oops well… sorry! ( MY POOR CURLY HAIR WITHOUT MY PRODUCT… Be prepared for a scary picture) I just don’t understand what possesses people to harbour such sick and disturbing ideas. Well- At least my carry-on has been lightened by a few pounds, so much for being prepared if my luggage gets lost!.

SO- After a year of planning- and many hurdles, We will leave on Sunday. We have 900 pounds of “Stuff” ready to go- and that not even counting our personal luggage. I’m sure we will endure long lines at customs and very thorough bag checks. And yes- it’s all for our own good. and safety, but still- there is an element of worry. But hey- we’ve come this far right? Lets just hope the crazies are caught- at least for the time being!

That being said...

Guatemala or Bust!

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