The morning began with many of the students getting up early
to go for a walk with Dr. Northrup or a jog with Dr. Rust. In the early morning
it is much clearer and we have a better view of Lake Atitlan. After this we headed
to breakfast a bit earlier than normal because today was a special day for
the Mission. Today marks the anniversary of Father Gregorio’s death; he was the priest who founded
the Mission. The Mission and the people of the community come together on this day to
celebrate his life. The celebration began with a mass and then a procession to
his grave. After the ceremony was finished, we had a little bit of time to explore the local market,
buy some souvenirs, and of course go to La Paneria (which is a favorite of the group). After this we headed to lunch then left to do projects with the Mission. Four students and Dr. Rust went with the construction group and the rest
of us did reforestation. The construction group helped move massive stones
that were in the way of building a fence.
The reforestation group helped prepare
bags and sanded some of the wooden products they make there. We all
met up at the hotel to make our way to dinner at the Mission. We had dish duty
so we got there early to set up. After dinner we all went for some ice cream and
headed back for a relaxing evening filled with our favorite pastime: playing cards.
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