7:45 was the beginning of a new and bright day. Even though I was awoken violently by Teddy Medina, I managed to get changed by 7:50 and began making my way to the mission for breakfast. Today was a relaxing day because we didn't do any physical labor. But we did do some walking with our friend Turibo, director of the reforestation project, who most humbly invited us to his private Mayan altar where he explained to us the many uses. Beside the Mayan altar, he has his own piece of land where he grows fruit and vegetables. When the products are ready, he gives it to the less fortunate.
We finished lunch early because we wanted to go hangout at the hostel for two hours before we had to go separate good coffee beans from bad coffee beans. After about two hours a having a great time separating the coffee beans, we went back to the hostel to go change for a soccer match against the locals. There were three teams and the rules was in order to stay on the pitch, you had to win. After about two hours of playing soccer with the locals, we head back to the mission at 6:00 for dinner. When dinner was over, it was my squads turn to clean the dishes. It took a solid 15 minutes to complete the task. After that, we arrived tired at the hostel so that we can have "spiritual reflection". It could not be carried out because the locals were shooting fire works because today was the election of a new mayor.
Since the beginning of this beautiful trip, I have had a blast with basically everything. The experience of there being a group of high school students going to a different country not only to give their God-given talents to the need, but also learn about the Mayan culture and to hang out with friends. I recommend this trip to every one because this is a once and a life time experience.
Jorge Ahuage
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