While the remaining crew were on their way to Guatemala, Jim and Greg had a day of back filling and demolition. Greg said when they returned to the hotel, the others had already checked in and were off to get items (phones, money exchanged, etc). He and Jim walked to the bank and saw Dawn Walton and her son Andrew. Greg and Jim said it was great to see familiar faces. :) They will all have dinner together tonight.
The plan for tomorrow is for the group to divide up. Some of the crew will remain on site to help with the construction, while others will go to houses and help with the removal of mud caused by the recent mudslides.
We hope to have pictures soon! Please continue to pray for the members of our church family while they are there.
Today's Guatemalan Fun Fact...
Tourism in Guatmela (taken from http://www.helium.com/)
The countryside is mostly mountainous rain forests. The beautiful, lush jungles are a popular ecotourism destination. Ancient Mayan ruins, including large pyramids, can be explored by the adventurous vacationer. The most notable Mayan structures are 2 large pyramids (Monos and El Tigre). Both Pyramids are about 250,000 cubic yards, or about one fourth the size of the larger Egyptian pyramids.
El Tigre Pyramid
Guatemala is a beautiful country with much to offer American tourists. It is relatively inexpensive, offers mountain hiking, beautiful beaches and modern resorts. It is quickly becoming a popular vacation destination for many Americans.
Monterrico Beach in Guatemala (Black Sand Beach)
Peten Rainforest
