Barefoot in the Jungle

If, after reading that title, you are picturing some Tarzan type situation, you are mistaken. Life is nothing like a children’s movie. It is so much better. And so much more complicated.* The reason I was walking through the jungle, aka “the bush”: I was invited to visit the most distant and isolated village in …

Tik’al, Guatemala

First time in Guatemala. First real conversation with Spanish speakers in Spanish where they actually understood me. First time buying a beer. First time staying in a hostel. It was an adventurous weekend. Teresa, the other American I live with, and one of the women we went to Lime Caye with went to San Ignacio, …

Cultural diversity, etc.

Mennonites, Mayans, and Creoles Oh My! I’ve mentioned before how diverse the people of Belize are and now I will attempt to elaborate. Since getting here on the 11th I’ve learned so much. There is a big difference between reading about the many ethnic groups that call this beautiful country home and actually experiencing the …

A full day

As the drizzling rain suddenly turned to pouring buckets, we ran up the hill to the small church building in which we were leading a Confirmation retreat. Once inside I noticed the open windows hardly let in enough light to read by, so I reached for the sting attached to a light bulb above me. …