Our final day was basically lots of driving and lots of airport We talked about the trip on our way to Tegucigalpa and plans for next year. We also shared some interesting sights. Then it was all just airports and boarding passes. We bid farewell to Mario and entered customs. We had a last teamContinue reading “We will return!”
Monthly Archives: April 2019
2019 trip Day 7 Involved to Impact
It is our final work day, so we are concentrating on the final mural at the library. We had pancakes for breakfast with the staff of Hogar Los Ninos. When we arrived on site, it was straight to work. Luis worked on a mural depicting Robin Hood, Jyl a mural with many creative stories comingContinue reading “2019 trip Day 7 Involved to Impact”
2019 trip Day 6 Renewal
This morning we tackled Sam’s return project. Last year she took note of this playground at a Kindergarten.So this year we planned to restore it to a place children could play. The Hondurans started by painting the wall and equipment. We spent the morning removing construction debris, including a couple hundred pounds of moldy asbestosContinue reading “2019 trip Day 6 Renewal”
2019 trip Day 5 The Summit
We have passed the halfway point of the trip, today is a day of rest and celebration. Drok was not quite ready to emerge renewed but was on he mend. It is Easter Sunday, so of course we went to celebrate Easter mass with the community. We encountered a surprise in the form of FatherContinue reading “2019 trip Day 5 The Summit”
2019 Trip Day 4 She The Change!
Drok had a rough night, he couldn’t keep food down. We travel with anti biotics in the event that we accidently eat or drink something that makes us sick. The local water has bacteria we aren’t used to. Travelling through airports and sharing space on airplanes with people from around the world can cause anyContinue reading “2019 Trip Day 4 She The Change!”
2019 trip Day 3 No Longer Foreigners and Strangers
We started our morning with grilled cheese Quesadillas! Today we went to see the Stations of the Cross. Last night being Holy Thursday, the celebration of the last supper, and today being Good Friday, where the Passion of Christ is observed. We left at 8 am, the 14 stations concluded around noon. This is aContinue reading “2019 trip Day 3 No Longer Foreigners and Strangers”
2019 Trip Blog Day 2 Unlock Potential
We began our day in paradise, Drok locked out of his room and Luis waiting at the gates. Mario gave Drok an assist with a butter knife, and our day began. Listenia has been cooking for our trips for years, she always has a coffee ready in the kitchen. Breakfast is typically juice, cereal andContinue reading “2019 Trip Blog Day 2 Unlock Potential”
2019 Trip Blog, Day 1 Reunited
Day one of any trip is about travelling. Over the past several months our team has fundraised and prepared for the trip. This year we are all alumni of past years, looking forward to our return, and reconnecting with the community here. Day one is about laying the groundwork for the upcoming week and experiencingContinue reading “2019 Trip Blog, Day 1 Reunited”
Join 2020!
Are you interested in joining our 2020 team? Our tentative dates are February 29 to March 6 with some variance based on plane ticket availability. Trip members interview with the team oversight committee, and make a two year commitment. Your first year goal is to learn and experience the communities we work in, your secondContinue reading “Join 2020!”
