So, being flexible on a missions trip is an imperative. Today, there were peaceful protests in Guatemala City over government corruption. So the people decided to block the main roads around the city, which greatly hindered our plan to go back to our kids. One of the Clubhouse staff said traffic was backed up so bad that it would have taken 3 or 4 hours to travel the normal 20 minute trip! After a short meeting with our team and Mike Parker, the director of Clubhouse arrived yesterday, we decided to make today our Antigua tour day.
First, we purchased a food basket for a boy named Jonny. He is a 10-year old boy living in a mountain village of San Mateo. His father passed away recently and his mother is sick. He is able to attend school because of his sponsorship thru Clubhouse. The food basket cost $60 but will feed his family for one month! They were so happy and thankful for this food and it was an absolute privilege to help in this way.
After our morning blessing we went to Antigua, the oldest city in Guatemala. It was fun shopping in the old market and haggling with the vendors. We visited a few historic sites, toured La Azotea coffee plantation and ate a wonderful meal at Las Palmas restaurant. Overall it was a very good day together but we are ready to see our kids tomorrow!
Dinner at Las Palmas
A very old Catholic Church
Touring La Azotea coffee plantation with our guide, Manuel.
Seniors eating lunch overlooking Antigua
The path to Jonny’s house in San Mateo.
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