The
group size for this trip will be a maximum of 25
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 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 also spend time at the
John Wesley School in nearby Santa Cruz.
Schedule (March 19 - 28, 2010)
Friday
March
19
-
Fly from Denver to Guatemala City
- Check into lodging in Guatemala City
Saturday
March
20
-
Drive to Chichicastenango (~5 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Inspect work site
- Visit Maryknoll Sisters
- Visit Orphanage
Sunday
March
21
-
Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Attend evening church services
Monday
March
22
-
Work day; activities with children
Tuesday
March
23
-
Work day
Wednesday
March
24
-
Work day
Thursday
March
25
-
Work day
Friday
March
26
-
Work day; activities with children
Saturday
March
27
-
Drive to Antigua (~4 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Free time in Antigua
Sunday
March
28
-
Drive to airport (~1 hour)
- Fly home
Cost
The
total cost for this trip is estimated at $1,650
per person. The final cost is dependent on the airfare
locked in. Here is a breakdown of what is covered:
Costs
covered:
Costs
not covered:
Round-trip
airfare from Denver to Guatemala City
All
lodging (double or triple occupancy)
Group
breakfasts and dinners
All
ground transportation
Evacuation
insurance
Translators
Extra
airfare from cities other than Denver
Airline
baggage fees
Single
occupancy lodging
Lunch
materials for weekdays
Meals
in Antigua (lunch and dinner)
Construction
materials & local foremen
Any
materials for planned interaction with
children
Beverages
other than purified water, coffee, and
tea
Guatemala
City airport security fee ($3.00)
Payment Schedule
Amount
Due
Date
Notes
Initial
Deposit
$250
November
8, 2009
Applications
Due
Second
deposit
$600
December
13, 2009
Final
payment
$800
(+/-)
March
7, 2010
Final
payment TBD when airfare is booked
Please
make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund
policy.
Laura
& Apolinario
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