Welcome to the Antigua Guatemala Installment of the Colleen and Sarah Photo extravaGANZAS!
This month we left the the guys behind for some ¨manistry time.¨ We have no idea what has happened after the taking of this photo and we may be better off that way…
The 4 Team LESS girls, Traci and Krystle from Ignite and 5/6 of the Beloved Ones headed to Antigua
After 10 months of traveling we found that many of us fit right in with the backpackers… and others found their flair for Guatemalan Culture… well maybe just one in particular.
Antigua is a BEAUTIFUL city with many historical sights, cobblestone roads, old cathedrals… and adorable elderly people.
Here are several photos from around town:
One morning a group of us headed up to Pacaya, an active volcano only 2 hours from our little city!
Jackie, Sarah and Lindsey in front of the Volcano… and the whole group of World Race hikers.
Parts of the rock were hot enough to do this to marshmallows… and to the soles of shoes if you don´t step carefully!
There were a few close calls… but we all made it back safely.
We spent time in a hospital for mentally disabled children and adults. We made lots of great friends with the amazing women and children who live there.
Colleen and Gloria… who loved her makeup and always had lots of jewelry on display
Krystle and Lupe with her award winning smile
Kari and Gloria hugging over our lunch outting to a local chicken restaurant
Jackie and Rufina became instant friends
The whole group on our way back from lunch
Every day it was amazing to see local people and missionaries spreading love around the hospital
This is Dick playing with Byron in the park. There is not nearly enough space here to explain how much we love him and how wonderful he is… consider this a sneak peak into future blogs.
a great candid shot of Lindsey loving life in Antigua
Lest you should think we forgot… here are some of the ¨unique¨ sights from our time in Antigua
When our friend refused a photo with Colleen for the third or fourth time… she decided to take matters into her own hands… and chase him through the streets
One day there was a party slash competition at the hospital. From what we can gather… people were divided into colored teams with mascots… and then completed tasks all over the hospital. Here you will see Team Bear crossing the pool and Team Construction Paper Donkey running off to their next event.
What competition would be complete without a rainy character dance-off in the courtyard…
At first glance… Sarah thought she was looking back in time when a bumble bee came running by…. but in fact, they actually made more than one bumble bee costume for children… to be worn by adults.
Finally, there was a concert at the hospital one afternoon… and much to our surprise and enjoyment we found out that Willy Nelson doubles as a xylophone enthusiast in Antigua.
Well, that´s all for now… see you at the next… extravaGANZA!!
