What happens in Guatemala - Stays in Guatemala (Or does it?)
The "Land of Not" Game (Nicole - not fun, epic fail)
Gravity is stronger here because we are closer to the equator (right, Jess?)
Excavators make great carnival rides. "Six Flags over Guatemala"
To speak Spanish, just add an "o" to the end of every word, i.e. correcto (Ken)
It IS okay to paint your fingernails and wear a cover-up, even if you are a guy.
Trees WILL roll down the mountain if you let them, right Jim K? (As you wish!)
Peanut Butter!
Beware of the "huggy man"!
Nicole has a thing for old men and the sea.
Check your bed the first night or you might find a tarantula the next.
"Uno" (the card game) is called "One" in Spanish.
Devotions are always better in a hot tub.
The singing ketchup man.
Ken is always willing to help - unless a bug crawls up your shirt - right Angie?
Don't get on the bus last - you'll get a "jump seat".
The proper way to say hello in Guatemala is aloha.
The "WOW" factor
If you send an old man out for ketchup on Tuesday he may return with it by Friday.
Never give a Guatemalan child "After-bite." You may go deaf from his screaming!
If you have a bag of candy & gum & stickers, the word "alto" does not mean "stop"!
Team Grandma, aka Grandma Crew, aka G-ma Team, aka "G-unit"
You can't take Nicole anywhere without her tending to delayer.
One must always remember to climb the trees with Angie to collect parasites.
If you offer to buy Shaggy Jimbo icecream, be sure that you have money.
Nine women can live in and sleep in one room and share one bathroom for a whole week.
If you tie rebar in Guatemala, don't expect it to STILL be standing even when you are finished.
Bring brown/tan socks to work in so they stay the same basic color by the time you leave.
Room 10 is the scorpion room. BEWARE!
Great zapato at the warehouse! Better mice (raton) than a snake :)
You know your bug bites are bad when the seniors go back to their room to offer you medicine :(
If your eyes are bigger than your stomach, don't worry. Josh or Sam will eat it.
Doing dishes is bad for your back. Just ask Rick.
You need to be in shape to worship at a Guatemalan church.
Never give an orphan a drink packet (Kenny) or a jerky package - they'll eat the preservative (Rick).
"Santo, santo, santo, yo quiero verte" OR "Bano, bano, bano, yo necesito"
Never give a guitar to a former senior rockstar.
It is gun to watch the guards faces when given sour mints.
Put bug spray on you as soon as you land in Guatemala.
It's okay to work contruction in $400 Dolce sunglasses but don't set them down at the orphanage!
Shop around before buying hot sauce, especially if the bottles are covered in dust.
It is okay to lookout the window of the bus but don't stick your face out the window... Talula.
It takes many Gringos to get keys out of a locked room.
Planting can be "dam" fun!
You may think you're going to Guatemala but you are really "going to the moon".
If you EVER need ANYTHING ANYTIME ANYWHERE, ask Lori. She's got a spare.
Guatemala Rule #1: Memorize the weekly itinerary and follow it exactly as written.
Guatemala Rule #2: Ignore rule #1.
How do you say "wow" in Spanish?
Don't rely on mini "Spanish Phrases for Dummies" books for communication purposes. You won't get far.
If you're trying to speak Spanglish to Guatemalan children and they start talking really fast and laughing, yes, the are making fun of you.
Some people's bedrooms are spicy!
Be sure to ask Sam where the Mississippi River is located and Jessie where the North Pole is.
Morning mountain yoga.
"Blogging" daily without internet access.
Do you this the tarantula is still hiding behind the nightstand?
Thank you for your daily prayers while we were gone. They were strongly felt. Please continue to pray as we process everything we saw, did and felt while on the trip. We will continue blogging as we process through and post pictures. Please clink the link on the right (photos of current and previous trips) to see photos from various team members. And continue praying that God will be working in the hearts of the people we touched and interacted with. And for you - is God leading YOU to Guatemala?
Gravity is stronger here because we are closer to the equator (right, Jess?)
Excavators make great carnival rides. "Six Flags over Guatemala"
To speak Spanish, just add an "o" to the end of every word, i.e. correcto (Ken)
It IS okay to paint your fingernails and wear a cover-up, even if you are a guy.
Trees WILL roll down the mountain if you let them, right Jim K? (As you wish!)
Peanut Butter!
Beware of the "huggy man"!
Nicole has a thing for old men and the sea.
Check your bed the first night or you might find a tarantula the next.
"Uno" (the card game) is called "One" in Spanish.
Devotions are always better in a hot tub.
The singing ketchup man.
Ken is always willing to help - unless a bug crawls up your shirt - right Angie?
Don't get on the bus last - you'll get a "jump seat".
The proper way to say hello in Guatemala is aloha.
The "WOW" factor
If you send an old man out for ketchup on Tuesday he may return with it by Friday.
Never give a Guatemalan child "After-bite." You may go deaf from his screaming!
If you have a bag of candy & gum & stickers, the word "alto" does not mean "stop"!
Team Grandma, aka Grandma Crew, aka G-ma Team, aka "G-unit"
You can't take Nicole anywhere without her tending to delayer.
One must always remember to climb the trees with Angie to collect parasites.
If you offer to buy Shaggy Jimbo icecream, be sure that you have money.
Nine women can live in and sleep in one room and share one bathroom for a whole week.
If you tie rebar in Guatemala, don't expect it to STILL be standing even when you are finished.
Bring brown/tan socks to work in so they stay the same basic color by the time you leave.
Room 10 is the scorpion room. BEWARE!
Great zapato at the warehouse! Better mice (raton) than a snake :)
You know your bug bites are bad when the seniors go back to their room to offer you medicine :(
If your eyes are bigger than your stomach, don't worry. Josh or Sam will eat it.
Doing dishes is bad for your back. Just ask Rick.
You need to be in shape to worship at a Guatemalan church.
Never give an orphan a drink packet (Kenny) or a jerky package - they'll eat the preservative (Rick).
"Santo, santo, santo, yo quiero verte" OR "Bano, bano, bano, yo necesito"
Never give a guitar to a former senior rockstar.
It is gun to watch the guards faces when given sour mints.
Put bug spray on you as soon as you land in Guatemala.
It's okay to work contruction in $400 Dolce sunglasses but don't set them down at the orphanage!
Shop around before buying hot sauce, especially if the bottles are covered in dust.
It is okay to lookout the window of the bus but don't stick your face out the window... Talula.
It takes many Gringos to get keys out of a locked room.
Planting can be "dam" fun!
You may think you're going to Guatemala but you are really "going to the moon".
If you EVER need ANYTHING ANYTIME ANYWHERE, ask Lori. She's got a spare.
Guatemala Rule #1: Memorize the weekly itinerary and follow it exactly as written.
Guatemala Rule #2: Ignore rule #1.
How do you say "wow" in Spanish?
Don't rely on mini "Spanish Phrases for Dummies" books for communication purposes. You won't get far.
If you're trying to speak Spanglish to Guatemalan children and they start talking really fast and laughing, yes, the are making fun of you.
Some people's bedrooms are spicy!
Be sure to ask Sam where the Mississippi River is located and Jessie where the North Pole is.
Morning mountain yoga.
"Blogging" daily without internet access.
Do you this the tarantula is still hiding behind the nightstand?
Thank you for your daily prayers while we were gone. They were strongly felt. Please continue to pray as we process everything we saw, did and felt while on the trip. We will continue blogging as we process through and post pictures. Please clink the link on the right (photos of current and previous trips) to see photos from various team members. And continue praying that God will be working in the hearts of the people we touched and interacted with. And for you - is God leading YOU to Guatemala?
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