Trip 3 Day 4

Hola from Guatemala!

Well, as Patrick was saying, Montezuma definitely got his revenge on Brittney and I. It was an unpleasant experience to say the least (both of us were sleeping next to the toilet for most of the night), but this morning I decided to go to work with the guys, and Brittney stayed here to get some more rest. The weather has not gotten any better unfortunately, although the sky did clear up just enough for us to see the tops of the volcanoes. Sometimes I forget to look up and see all the beauty that surrounds this city, and it catches me by surprise. Pictures can't do it justice!
Today our job was to finish the walls, which we did. It took five more rows, and tomorrow we will be putting down the floor. The house is looking great, and I can't wait to see the finished product! It was yet another rainy day, but Damaris, the eleven year old girl, was out there right alongside us helping in every way she could. I think she could tell that I was tired, so as I was shovelling, she picked up a shovel and helped me. It was funny that when it started to rain harder, she came outside with a Dallas Cowboys jacket on. It makes me wonder how such odd things get all the way down here to Antigua. On a sad note, Rambo, the family's dog, escaped yesterday. I had been wondering where the dog was, since he has been tied up every day we have been there, and then I finally asked why Damaris was shouting RAAAMMMBBBOOOOOO (I didn't know that was his name). I hope that Rambo comes back, but if he doesn't, another dog already showed up at their door this afternoon, so maybe it can take Rambo's place.
On our way back, Fred was throwing candy to kids on the street. Patrick and I were laughing about how strange it would be to see a man on a truck throwing candy to kids back home. We all know the general rule of thumb: Don't take anything from strangers! (especially if the strangers are wearing pink pants, =P)
Well, we will be having our meeting soon, and then it's out to eat. My first meal since the day before yesterday, hurraahh! Crossing my fingers for a bit of sunshine tomorrow =D
Buenas noches amigos!
-Lauren Tate