I have truly enjoyed my time here and can't believe it has come to an end so quickly. There are certain things that I will definitely miss about being here; there are other things that I will not miss at all.
What I will not miss about Guatemala/Antigua:
--the pollution
--the pollution
--the pollution
--periods of no electricity or water
--having to buy a "garrafon" (5 gallons) of drinking water each week
--things that bite in the middle of the night
--very large spiders
--firecrackers going off all the time
Things that I will definitely miss:
--the affection and generosity of the people
--the lovely disposition of the people
--banana bread
--banana bread
--banana bread
--the fact that almost all prices are negotiable: there's always a "discuento y buen precio para ti."
--free movies and dinner combinations
--meeting new people from around the world
--tamales
--the women of the literacy program
--the view of the volcanoes
--new friends
I have loved my time here and have formed some good relationship with some Guatemaltecos/as. I know that if/when I return, I will have friends here. However I am looking forward to my new camino and the new church start in Wilkes-Barre, PA. While here in Antigua I have been able to do a few reparations, including creating a bilingual brochure to advertise a mid-week bilingual dinner and Bible study; and I have also posted on every imaginable online job site a posting for a music director (preferably one who speaks Spanish). My first hit was from a fellow in the Philippines with quite a bit of experience. I need to write him and ask if he speaks Spanish. I have planned out the Bible study topics for 10 weeks and planned my sermon topics for the next three months. I am ready to be in Wilkes-Barre and start making connections in the community.
Sad to be leaving Antigua, but excited and ready to start the new journey in PA.
Hasta Luego
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