Friday was our last full day in Guatemala; we've got an early early wake up call for the trip into Guatemala City tomorrow morning and our flights to get home. After the exhausting day yesterday traveling and visiting the Auto Safari, we were happy that Friday was going to just be hangout time for us.
There were actually quite a number of things that went on that last day. Deborah and Dave had taken Lucia to Coccia to testify against her father in his trial, Micah had taxied a couple of the kids into Santiago to see the doctor, and everyone was excited about the local wedding that was planned for the evening. I helped Lizzie prepare lunch, and everyone kind of showed up and ate in shifts as they returned to the home.
I spent most of the afternoon taking pictures of the kids and the grounds. Many of these children have already been profiled on the orphanage website, so if you are interested in their stories, you can read about them either on their facebook page, or on their website. I should warn you, though, that many of their stories are not for the faint of heart, and some are extremely disturbing.
Mercedes |
Rosa
Josue, Isaac, and Jacob
Mercedes
Micah
Katherine, Rosa, and Mike
Vidalia, Angelito, and Maria
Lizzie and Deborah in the playpen
Mynor in the playpen
Martina and Yelsi
Katherine "working"
Katherine tormenting Cody and Chispa
Nate making plans for world domination
Nate practicing with Mercedes
Jhostin with a tamale from the wedding
Isai with a tamale
Nate and Lizzie with Katherine
Deborah and Dave with Davey
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