Tag Archives: Guatemala

A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Anne Helmers

Or When it rains it pours Or Here comes the Rain again We all know we can’t control the weather and traveling for the better part of year means we have experienced our fair share of rain. Here is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Leaving Guatemala

Posted on September 27, 2012 by David Helmers

As we begin packing and prepare to depart Guatemala we have discussed and reflected on the country that has been our home for the last month.  What seemed so different and foreign upon arriving here less than 30 days ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Are you ready for some Futbol?! Antigua v. Aurora Soccer Game

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Anne Helmers

The Antigua vs Aurora soccer game had everything one would hope for in a Central American futbol experience. Beautiful Weather Unbelievable views Lots of headers Amazing soccer skills A bicycle-kick goal Big gun security Fireworks and smoke Loud crowds Big … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Chichicastenango, Guatemala

Posted on September 24, 2012 by David Helmers

We left Antigua on Thursday morning and drove to the town of Chichicastenango.  This town (sometimes called “chichi” for short) is well-known for the large market there on Thursdays and Sundays.  It attracts many tourists as indigenous (mayan) folks from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Hope for Tomorrow in Guatemala City

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Anne Helmers

Today we took a day off from Spanish class and went to Guatemala City to visit the Hope for Tomorrow Children’s Home. This home was founded by Brenda Riddle and Jennifer Grisham-Brown of Lexington, Kentucky. Brenda goes to church with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Fire on the Mountain

Posted on September 5, 2012 by David Helmers

“I don’t know I don’t know I don’t know where I’m a gonna go When the volcano blow…” We arrived safely to Guatemala and began getting settled in.  We arrived very tired from the overnight travel and we were happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | 4 Comments

Laney’s Latest Post

Posted on September 3, 2012 by laney11

Laney’s latest update on Guatemala. http://nosimplehighwayblog.com    

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | 2 Comments