The flights were good and we got to the Guat about 20 minutes early.
We got out of the airport and on the road about 1:30 Guatemala time, which meant 3:30 stomach time. So when you're in a foreign country with Don Vigus, guess where your first lunch stop is gonna be?
Say it with me........McDONALDS!
After a quick rundown on the whole 8 quetzcal"s equal one dollar setup, we ordered lunch. I got a numero uno combo(grande!) and was in business. It was alot of fun because all the employees were smiling and happy, which isn't really the vibe at get at MickeyD's USA too often.
They run a serious ketchup operation. When you walk up to the ketchup stand, one of the McDonalds employees was there to pump it for you. Every time. Without fail. I know because me, Jeff and Jim sat on the other side of it and watched "Kandy" do it.
Then it was back on the road and headed to Chimaltenango. Our vehicle arrangement is one small 4-door truck and a Nissan "Urvan", which is a Guatemalan 15 passenger van. That means it's half the size of an American 15 passenger van. Fun.
I'm the driver so I've always got a decent seat.
When we got to the house , it was basically relax and take it easy. We went and checked the tools and toolboxes to get ready for tomorrow. We'll have a worship session tonight after supper, which is going to be Guatemalan meatloaf, Guatemalan buttered noodles and Guatemalan Chocolate cake.
All in all, it's shaping up really good. I know most of the people, but some I didn't know at all, which is cool. Two years ago, I had never laid eyes on Candace, Eric, or Mary Dyer. Since that trip though, I've done tons of stuff with them and they've been a huge help on Tuesday nights.
Plus, Jim Morgan is here.........
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Great to hear that all arrived safely. I really wish I were there with all of you but am praying that you have good (dry) weather this trip and that you will touch the Guatemalan families that you come in contact with. Make sure Twig keeps plenty of guacamole on hand so that no one goes hungry. Oh and those bag lunches...enjoy! Make sure someone gives Samuel a hard time.
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