Thinking of Guatemala

Guatemala was a long road, but it was a wonderful, colorful, and exciting adventure.

We learned about the good, the bad, and the ugly.

We  tasted the rich resources Guatemala has in its beautiful hills...

...and saw the beauty this country has to offer.

We were inspired by Guatemalan youth stepping out from the shadow of a civil war in the face of ...

...poverty that still exists and oppression that continues to restrict human rights.

Its people are diverse.

They adapt...

They work hard.

They celebrate.

And they live their lives, just like the rest of us...

...asking only for their human rights...

...in an uphill struggle...

...against a visible and severe wealth disparity...

...disease....

...and overwork...

...but with a vision of hope Guatemala continues on...

...day by day...

...seeking peace, security, and love in a chaotic world...

...and looking toward a better future.

 On to Nicaragua....