Sunday, June 24, 2012

Antigua - a much needed day off - Brian

We all worked half a day yesterday, and had today off. We really need it to recharge, and just relax. The work here is as hard or even harder than Haiti, due to the distance we need to move our materials. The first work day starts by working for 45 min, and taking a 10 min break, and by Friday, you work for 10 and take a 45 min break.

Today we went to church in San Antonio and enjoyed a Spanish service in a very busy square. Sandy printed the Missal, so we could somewhat follow along. From church, we took a 2 1/2 ride to Antigua where there are blocks and blocks of stores, vendors, restaurants and street entertainment. No outlet stores, but if you shop, plenty to see, but be ready to negotiate! We had a great lunch there as well and were able to sit all 12 of us together.

One more day to go! There are mixed emotions about leaving...some want to go home (me!) and others wish they could stay. There is plenty of work to do in this country, but still, it is far more developed than Haiti in alot of ways, such as government, infrastructure, commerce etc. All the same, poor people are poor, and they don't benefit from most of that. You cannot tell the difference from a village in Haiti to one here, these people live as simply as you can ever imagine, yet a cross section of their faith is stronger than you will find in the U.S.

Well, we are preparing to start I our bible study now, so we will be continuing to pray for our families, and all of you.

Blessings,
Brian