Sunday, August 4, 2013

Stories from Guatemala, Part II

Whoops, I have a blog! Ok, here goes: Guatemala Continued:

On Wednesday, Yi-Hsin and I set out to visit Maria, who I sponsor through Children International. We toured the Children International facilities in Patulul, then visited Maria's home (where I got to help feed the chickens!) and had dinner at a restaurant where we got to catch our own fish in a barrel :-)

Maria is 16 now, studying accounting part time. She also helps her mother out at home, and has just started to work at a shoe and clothing store part time.

Thanks to Children International for helping to facilitate the day. They provided a translator who helped out when my Spanish reached its limits, as well as setting up logistics for the day. I'm already looking forward to my next trip!

Me and Maria! (Credit: Yi-Hsin Lin)

Yi-Hsin, Me, and Maria! And chickens and ducks! (Credit: someone with Yi-Hsin's camera)

With Maria. She gave me the cute teddy bear I'm holding. (Credit: Yi-Hsin Lin)

Maria catching lunch, with her mom. (Credit: Yi-Hsin Lin)


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