Guatemala Blog #2

August 8, 2009

As a sort of continuation of my previous entry, I just want to update on what has happened since our flight. Unfortunately, I only had time to read half of 1st Peter, and I didn't get a chance to sleep. Our flight was over shortly after I finished writing. You know, there were so many chances on the plane I could have tried speaking to the couple next to me, but every time I got scared, and I didn't. I don't know why.

Anyways--getting through immigration/customs was so quick and easy. David and I were shocked when we realized we were through. In Jamaica, they asked us all sorts of questions and searched our bags and stuff, but here all we had to do was pick up our bags and then hand over forms. SO easy...

Outside the airport, Ron, Mrs. Ansley, Drew, and some of the people Ron works with met us and took us to the vans. After a quick restroom break we loaded up for the 45 minute drive to Antigua. It was already basically dark though, so we couldn't see too much. Tomorrow we'll get a better idea.

After we arrived at Posada Dona Luisa, we unloaded all of our bags on a tiny one-way cobblestone road, and managed to finish without anyone getting hit by a car. Haha. We then ate a delicious dinner that included some meat/cheese combo, rice, salad, pineapple, and bread. Soon after, Ron went over rules, tips, and schedules real fast, and we were free to head to our rooms. Speaking of which...Emily Murphy and I are sharing Room #1, and it is TINY. The room itself is fine, but OH MY! The bathroom is SO SMALL! Erin tested it out for us and reported that you can indeed go to the bathroom, shave, and wash your hands just fine...all at the same time! It will be difficult not to put the toilet paper in the toilet, but we will try! Haha.

Well, for tonight I'm out. It is currently five minutes to 10pm Guatemala time, which means about midnight back home. I wasn't very tired earlier, but now I'm feeling it. I have to wake up at 6:30 tomorrow morning, so PEACE OUT!

-Courtney