Should Have Took a Tuk Tuk

Today we started out with delicioso pancakes made by John, and headed out once again to the preschool to review colors, numbers, and names with the students. We met up with the middle school students that we interacted with yesterday and went over their English lessons. Around ten thirty we went back to the preschool for RECESS! Boy, what utter chaos! Just picture mucho loudo screaming, kids hanging on our necks, chasing us around the building, and tons of pictures…pretty crazy, but us and the preschool kids loved every minute of it, and were extremely sad when we had to say goodbye for the last time.


After recess came to an end, we crossed the street to the high school, to talk to the Bilingual secretary students in tenth and eleventh grade, to help sharpen their English skills, which were lacking. It was difficult sometimes, not knowing which words to use, but all in all, it was good, and an awesome way to get to know the girls. We ate packed lunches in la biblioteca (library) and split up into our work groups, just like yesterday, painting, varnishing, covering books, and making certificates.


When we had finished with our work, we walked through the local market searching for excellent deals and interesting finds. On our way back to the dorms, a few of us took an alternative, scenic route and got a little carried away. Needless to say, we were on dirt roads, nothing familiar in sight, and walking aimlessly up and down the streets. Finally, the boys gave in to asking for directions. We found a man and his son going for a walk, who graciously led us back to the hospital. It was such a blessing from God that he was there, and we were then able to bless him by paying him for his time. Moral of the story, we shoulda taken a tuk tuk (cross between motorcycle/car/tricycle)!!!


Dinner was ready when everyone arrived back at the dorms, and everyone got their game faces on to play the Guatemalans in soccer….talk about rivals! We played them in soccer and basketball, and only came out with a few injuries. Unfortunately, Darell was elbowed in the nose, and Austin pulled a muscle in his back, and can barely move and needs mucho prayer. After having a really good time being creamed in soccer, we came back here to the dorms, had devotions, and are now getting ready for our day tomorrow of sightseeing. Once again, thanks for all your prayers, and keep on praying. Goodnight!


Katelyn y Stephanie