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Work Trip - March, 2005
The group size for this trip will be 14 people. We will be working with local people in a construction project, and will also be spending time each day with children in a Bible school program. Prior construction experience is desirable, but not essential.

Our main construction task may involve working on a new kitchen and dining room facility for the nearby retreat center (see project details). We may also do some work at the orphanage across the street. We will also be 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.

Schedule (March 4 - 13, 2005)
Friday March 4 - Fly to Guatemala City
- Check into hotel
Saturday March 5 - Drive to Chichicastenango (~3 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Visit orphanage in Lemoa
- Inspect work site
Sunday March 6 - Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Attend evening church services
Monday March 7

- Work day
Tuesday March 8 - Work day
Wednesday March 9 - Work day
Thursday March 10 - Work day
Friday March 11 - Work day
Saturday March 12 - Drive to Antigua (~3hrs)
- Check into hotel
- Free time in Antigua
Sunday March 13 - 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 and Antigua
  • Lodging & meals in Lemoa area
  • Transportation to/from work site
  • Construction supplies
  • Evacuation insurance
  • Guatemala City departure tax
  • Meals in Guatemala City and Antigua
  • Guatemala City airport security fee ($3.00)

Payment Schedule
Amount Due Date Notes
Initial Deposit $200 October 17, 2004 Application Due
Second deposit $600 November 25 , 2004
Final payment $600 January 15 , 2005  

Please make checks out to Pura Vida. Payments may be sent to Pura Vida's mailing address. Please see our refund policy.

Application
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Trip Full. Please contact Laurie Gilbert at St. Luke's UMC to be added to the waitlist.
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