DHS Spanish Club

Deering’s Service Learning Trip to Safe Passage in Guatemala

el 18 de abril

Hey all!

Today was a “free day”…. that means we got to sleep in (YAY).  Instead of working at Safe Passage, we explored Antigua and its different shops.  At the open market, many of us found unique souveniers such as hammocks and machetes.  Fun!  It was super hot out today and I realized (fortunately not too late) to roll up my sleeves.  Definitely DON’T want a funky tan for Prom.  For lunch we ate at Pollo Campero, a famous fast food chain in Guatemala.  I don’t want to sound like a stereotypical American, but it was awesome having fried food again!

See you all soon!

Loren

Today was our free day but all of us woke up at the normal EARLY time, which was sweet. It was a good day minus having bag troubles with the ink coming off on me which was semi stressful but once we sorted it out with the woman (who sold us the bag) I was able to switch it in for a new one. Loren and I really enjoy the t.v. show ”Arrested Development” and there is this boy who runs a banana stand. Fortunately, we saw a man selling frozen bananas and we had to have one! It was really yummy. Tonight was our last night eating at the restaurant. It was sad because we all had very fond memories of gathering around the table and enjoying eachothers’ company. Ethan, Miguel, Loren, Mr. Miller and I all went salsa dancing after supper which was exhausting but a fun workout. Overall, good day.

love love love,

Mira

We found machetes for sale - Jean liked them

 The Post Office was a little behind the times….

 Emily waiting to use the ATM

 Mr. Miller, Mira and Loren at Pollo Campero

 Mira and Loren sharing a frozen banana… not saliva

 We found a new friend, Gloria, at the market

 The stores had lots of cool stuff

 Justin and Jean in a Tuk-Tuk

Senor Miller and Mira being silly at our farewell dinner





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