Harvest chickens

I was visiting the step team last weekend, and the church had a sort of harvest festival. The celebrate this 'first fruits' service at the beginning of spring, with church members bringing their produce. Amongst the baskets on the altar, were tomatoes, coffee, fruits and maize. But half way through the service we also realised that one of the baskets contained 2 live chickens. See if you can spot one!!

 The Easter week, gave the team the chance to hold a kids club whilst they weren't at school, so there was lots of fun and games!

Step arrivals

The last month has been a bit busy - with the arrival of the Spring Step team. It's always a privilege to spend time with the teams in their initial time here in Guatemala -- in the midst of all their questions, and expectations, and exhaustion from the journey. In those first few days, they get used to cold showers (when there's water), and cooking for themselves, and shopping in markets using signs and gestures.

This team are based in one of the most beautiful areas of Guatemala, next to Lake Atitlan. They'll be helping a church with some building work as well as work in schools, as well as supporting a local christian community development organisation.

 From the roof of the church, there's a great view of the lake, but also of the trees behind, which seem to be the local hang out spot for a community of vultures.

The majority in the town are Tzutujil Mayans, and are proud of their heritage, so there are some wonderful street art around the place.

As the team continue there for the next 7 weeks, I'll be visiting them regularly there.