Monthly Archives: January 2012

Before we leave on Sunday, 2/5, here are just a couple of last minute details & reminders: 1. Electric current in Guatemala is the same as here in the States. The outlets are the same as well. 2. Guatemala is … Continue reading →

Safe Passage is rolling out a new curriculum for their English classes. You can read about it on their blog at: http://safepassage.org/blog/2012/01/24/english-team-rolls-out-new-2012-curriculum

Our support team will be staying at the Hotel Palacio Chico 1940, located in Antigua. The hotel web site is at: http://www.hotelpalaciochico.com/ (please note: the web site is under construction.)

Safe Passage founder, Hanley Denning was killed in a car accident on January 18, 2007 in Guatemala. Safe Passage has a nice tribute to her on their blog in commemoration of the 5th anniversary of her passing. The blog is … Continue reading →

Guatemala inaugurated its new president last Saturday, 1/14/12. You can read about it at: http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/ap/december/369894/Guatemala-leader-takes-office-pledging-iron-fist

Thank you very much to Margo’s parents for hosting the Parent/Team meeting at their home on Monday evening, and thank you to everyone who attended and brought food for our potluck! It was a great meeting with lots of information … Continue reading →

Tomorrow, Saturday, 1/14/12, Guatemala will inaugurate their next president, Otto Pérez Molina. Many heads of state, ambassadors, and other foreign officials have started to arrive in Guatemala City for the ceremony, including the Prince of Asturias, Felipe de Borbón, who is … Continue reading →

We had a very productive team meeting today…we discussed Guatemalan history and society, particularly the role of Mayans in contemporary Guatemalan society.  We also began drafting our covenant and will finish that up at our team dinner on on Monday, … Continue reading →

Guatemala held national elections in November 2011 and the president-elect, Otto Perez Molina, will assume the presidency this Saturday, 1/14/12. For more information in English or Spanish, visit: Spanish: http://www.prensalibre.com/noticias/Deuda-flotante-motiva-auditar-ministerios_0_625137495.html English: http://topics.cnn.com/topics/otto_perez_molina

We’ll be leaving for Guatemala in 25 days. In the meantime, we will continue to hold our weekly team meetings and we have a potluck dinner coming up on Monday, 1/16/12. See Ms Bennell, Mr. Carver or Mr. Bennett for … Continue reading →