The
group size for this trip will be 20 - 30 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 will also do some work at the orphanage
across the street. In additions, we may also be helping
construct houses for local widows.
We will 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 23 - April 1, 2007)
Friday
March
23
-
Depart Denver for Guatemala (overnight flight)
Saturday
March
24
-
Arrive in Guatemala - Drive to Chichicastenango (~3 hours) - Check into
hotel - Visit orphanage in Lemoa - Inspect work site
Sunday
March
25
-
Free time at the market in Chichicastenango - Attend evening church services
Monday
March
26
-
Work day
Tuesday
March
27
-
Work day
Wednesday
March
28
-
Work day
Thursday
March
29
-
Work day
Friday
March
30
-
Work day
Saturday
March
31
-
Drive to Antigua (~3hrs) - Check into hotel - Free time in Antigua
Sunday
April
1
-
Shuttle to airport - Fly home
Cost The
total cost for this trip will be $1,500 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
All
lodging (double or triple occupancy)
Meals
in Guatemala City and Chichicastenango
Transportation
to/from work site
Construction
supplies
Evacuation
insurance
Guatemala
City departure tax
Meals
in Antigua
Single
Occupancy lodging
Guatemala
City airport security fee ($3.00)
Dinner
beverages other than purified water
Lunch
materials for weekdays
Bible
school materials
Payment Schedule
Amount
Due
Date
Notes
Initial
Deposit
$250
October
1, 2006
Applications
Due
Second
deposit
$625
December
1, 2006
Final
payment
$625
February
1, 2007
Please
make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund
policy.
John
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