The
group size for this trip will be 12 to 20 people.
We will be working in the village of Lemoa on a
construction project, and may also be spending time
each day with children in a Bible school program.
The emphasis is on developing relationships with
the local community and sharing our time and resources
with those who have need. There will be plenty to
do for people of all skill levels and areas of expertise.
Prior construction experience is not essential.
Our main construction task involves working on a
new kitchen and dining room facility for the nearby
Methodist Retreat and Pastoral Training Center (see
project
details). We may also do some work at the Methodist
orphanage
across the street. There is also the option of organizing
a Bible school for the local children -- children
from the surrounding areas will attend every afternoon
after school. Anywhere from 200 - 500 children can
be expected. Advance planning and preparation is
recommended for those teams wanting to provide a
Bible School.
-
Drive to Chichicastenango (~3 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Visit orphanage in Lemoa
- Inspect work site
Sunday
August
7
-
Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Attend evening church services
Monday
August
8
-
Work day
Tuesday
August
9
-
Work day
Wednesday
August
10
-
Work day
Thursday
August
11
-
Work day
Friday
August
12
-
Work day
Saturday
August
13
-
Drive to Antigua (~3hrs)
- Check into hotel
- Free time in Antigua
Sunday
August
14
-
Shuttle to airport
- Fly home
Cost
The
total cost for this trip will be $1400 per person.
This includes all airfare, ground transportation,
lodging, and most meals during the trip. Below is
the breakdown of what is covered by this amount:
Costs
covered:
Costs
not covered:
Round-trip
airfare to Guatemala City
Lodging
in Guatemala City, Chichicastenango, and
Antigua
Breakfasts
and dinners in Chichicastenango
Transportation
to/from work site
Construction
supplies
Translator
salaries and lodging
Evacuation
insurance
Bible
School supplies
Meals
in Guatemala City and Antigua
Lunches
in Lemoa
Guatemala
City airport security fee ($3.00)
Payment Schedule
Amount
Due
Date
Notes
Initial
Deposit
$200
March
25, 2005
Second
deposit
$600
April
15 , 2005
Application
Due
Final
payment
$600
June
3, 2005
Please
make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund
policy.
Hector
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