Rain, rain rain!

Rain, rain rain! Our most serious rain today. Most of the afternoon and now into the evening. Streets are flooded. However, we continued to make progress on the stove - 7 complete and 4 more well underway. Our plan is to complete those in the morning and perhaps start 3 more.

Barb led a group of about 8 young children in reading stories and the coloring pictures. Louisa turned out to be quite talented - moving on to copying other drawings as well.

Tips: umbrellas and ponchos were the tools of the day. Don't forget to bring yours.

Tina and Mary played with balloons and peekaboo as the young children gathered in their house as well.

Armando, our mason, carried 5 cinder blocks up the hill on his head. Unfortunely, as he arrived at the home he hit a wire and they all tumbled to the floor nearly hitting the owner of the home.

Tonight we are packing our gifts for our families. We are suppose to learn about making wooden spoons tonight but unless we can find a boat, I'm not sure we can make it doen the street.

At dinner tonight, Barb modelled her new customed made vest. Team 2 besure to ask Luis about the tailor. The fabrics are beautiful. If you want something tailored to a specific design be sure to bring a sample for the tailor. Will has a very nice shirt custom made as well.

Today was graduation day at the elementary school in Pampojila. Things seem similar around the world - mortar boards, diplomas, special awards, crying parents... When the rain started everyone moved for cover and the ceremonies continued.

The rain let up enough to make it to the spoonmakers. These craftspersons hand craft these spoons not only for extra income but also donate a portion of the proceeds to the elderly. Our group pretty well cleared the table of spoons. Don' be surprised if you get one for Christmas.

Will promises tomorrows morning run will end with a dip in Lake Atitlan. Don't forget to bring your running gear.

Steve Hultgren