The
group size for this trip will be 25 - 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.
We will primarily be building adobe homes for widows.
We may also do some work at the orphanage
across the street. We will have planned activities
with the local children each day at the Lemoa elementary
school. We will also spend time at the John Wesley
School in nearby Santa Cruz.
Schedule (March 15 - 24, 2008)
Saturday
March
15
-
Depart Denver for Guatemala (overnight flight)
Sunday
March
16
-
Arrive in Guatemala
- Drive to Chichicastenango (~5 hours)
- Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Check into hotel
- Attend evening church services
Monday
March
17
-
Work day
Tuesday
March
18
-
Work day
Wednesday
March
19
-
Work day
Thursday
March
20
-
Work day
Friday
March
21
-
Work day
Saturday
March
22
-
Drive to Panajachel (~3hrs)
- Check into hotel
- Free time at Lake Atitlan
Sunday
March
23
-
Drive to Antigua (~4hrs)
- Check into hotel - Free time in Antigua
Monday
March
24
-
Shuttle to airport - Fly home
Cost
The
total cost for this trip has not yet been finalized,
but is expected to be in the neighborhood of $1,500
per person (the final amount depends on the negotiated
group airfare). This amount will include all airfare,
ground transportation, lodging, and most meals during
the trip. Here is a breakdown of what is covered:
Costs
covered:
Costs
not covered:
Round-trip
airfare to Guatemala City
All
lodging (double or triple occupancy)
Meals
in Guatemala City and Chichicastenango
All
ground transportation
Evacuation
insurance
Guatemala
City departure tax
Construction
materials ($3,000 for the group)
Any
materials for planned interaction with
children
Meals
in Antigua
Single
occupancy lodging
Guatemala
City airport security fee ($3.00)
Beverages
other than purified water
Lunch
materials for weekdays
Payment Schedule
Amount
Due
Date
Notes
Initial
Deposit
$250
October
7, 2007
Applications
Due
Second
deposit
$625
December
2, 2007
Final
payment
$625
February
3, 2008
Please
make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund
policy.
John
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