So, we had a semi full day today. We woke up and did not have to rush around. We ended up eating ad some people went back of the center of town. Most of us got caught in the middle of a parade. It was huge. There were little kids in cute costumes everywhere. Plus there were a lot of instruments and bands and such. It was really cool.
After that we loaded up the van and truck and drove up the mountain about 11,000 feet above sea level. We were dropping off about 9 sheep to the community. Edwin gives sheep to various community members and then collects the droppings from the sheep and uses them for fertilizer. He believes it is great because he is helping the various community members while also getting fertilizer for the coffee plantation. His hope is that more people will buy into this project and help purchase sheep for community members, similar to the Heifer Project. The people were so happy to receive the sheep. I know it will improve their lives immensely and it is a great project to start here in Guatemala.
Afterwards we went to see some Mayan Ruins. It was fun to walk all over and around the ruins. We saw a few temples and even the spot where the Mayans played sports. Everyone climbed all over the place. After the ruins we stopped at weaving warehouse and just about everyone bought a blanket. They were immaculate and extreme beautiful. Luckily we all got out of the vans and went into the warehouse. At first we thought we were being led to our slaughter, but it was just blankets. No machetes!!
We got home and had dinner and the ran off and got ice cream(thank you Bloomquists!!!!). The ice cream was fantastic and a great ending to an amazing week! Now we are just cleaning up and packing and getting ready to do our final devotions. Early morning for our departure tmrw. Keep our group in your prayers all day Saturday because we will leave Huehue around 4am and will not be in Ohare until 1am!
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