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Guatemala 2013
May 28 - June 18

Traveling with the GRACE
(Guatemalan Rural Adult and Children Education)


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Sanibel->Ft.Myers-> Atlanta-> Guatemala City -> La Antigua

5/28/2013

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Oh my what a long and fun day. Started at 3:30 am with Holly picking me up after I had one hour sleep. Thank you Holly.  The bags were 56 and 55 so it was time to take out a few things. Thank you to Liliana at Delta for sending them through at 52 lbs.

Met my travel companion Linda and together with Genelle Grant our fearless leader - off we went. Driver picked us up at the airport and late afternoon we were finally settled in La Antigua in the beautiful San Jorge Hotel.

We walked the town - contrasting riches -  as all over the world.

Tomorrow we get to work - so make sure to check tomorrow night.
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4 oclock in the afternoon
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Not much happening in town
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Thank goodness Linda wants to share a bottle of wine. We splurge on a corkscrew. We sit in the courtyard getting to know each other at the end of the day. I like her!
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Of course I knew about Genelle's work before I came but getting a first hand insight is so valuable. I am ready to do anything to help. These two gigantic boxes were sent from the US with materials for the workshops. She is incredible in her compassion, understanding and talent.
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The large SUV is carrying a casket - out of respect I let them pass before I snapped my shot. A very somber moment.
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San Jorge Hotel courtyard.
3 Comments
Joanne
5/28/2013 04:27:40 pm

Gini, This is great! I love the photo of you on the main page...I'll be checking in...Be safe, Have fun!

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Carol
5/28/2013 09:17:50 pm

Glad it's gotten off to such a good start. Cheers.

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Jeanie link
6/1/2013 08:18:04 am

nice to see all the updates. Please keep them coming along with pics. I am hoping to make this trip one day.

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