Today was a slow day. Julio had school this morning in Zacapa so we just kind of hung out all day. Luci made an amazing lunch of steak, guacamole, grilled potatoes and fresh made salsa (John is getting very spoiled here)
While we were sitting there eating lunch, this is what walked by. Not even kidding. They walk by the house every single day around the same time.
I decided to make dinner for the family tonight so Mark, John, and I walked into town where the market is (dont worry parents, grandma, and Erin its like a two minute walk from his house) We went to the main grocery store to buy ingredients for Taco Soup. Alas, they did not have taco seasoning, so it did not turn out as good as it is at home, but Julio and Luci both said that they loved it and Mark (who is always honest with me) said it was really good. After we went the grocery store, we went to the outdoor market to buy vegetables for the Taco Soup. It was a lot of fun! I got 5 tomatoes for only 35 cents and 2 onions for only 25 cents. I almost wanted to give them more money because I felt like I was ripping them off, but thats what they asked for. We also bought Luci some roses to say thank you for all of the meals that she had cooked for us. Get this. we bough a dozen pink roses (medium size) for $2.25. Can you believe that? It was lots of fun. After that, we went and got some Sarita (ice cream) and then came home and I started cooking (the boys helped) Two of the girls from the village were there when we got home. Julio and Luci help them with their homework. Their names are Andrea and Roxanna. They both have scholarships from the camp. Me and John with our tomatoes and onions and flowers
Notice all of the Gatorade. We are drinking at least two or three bottles a day each. They look at us like we are crazy when we get to the register, but it tastes so good when its so hot!
Andrea and Roxanna are both part of the food kitchen, which means that they come from very poor families that cant afford to feed them all of the time. You can donate money for the food kitchen specifically through CAM (Central American Ministries)
Tonight we went to a town about 30 minutes away where Luci had a basketball game. She was very good and their team won. I think Luci scored the majority of the points. The other team was ridiculous. They were fouling like crazy and the ref did not care. Luci got hit in the jaw and no foul was called. Anyway, that was our day today. Here are some pics of the game!
This little one (Dara) was so crazy tonight. She loves it when we tickle her, but she typically calms down after a while. She was hilarious and kept trying to make us laugh. I have never seen her so hyper, but it was fun!
While we were sitting there eating lunch, this is what walked by. Not even kidding. They walk by the house every single day around the same time. 
I decided to make dinner for the family tonight so Mark, John, and I walked into town where the market is (dont worry parents, grandma, and Erin its like a two minute walk from his house) We went to the main grocery store to buy ingredients for Taco Soup. Alas, they did not have taco seasoning, so it did not turn out as good as it is at home, but Julio and Luci both said that they loved it and Mark (who is always honest with me) said it was really good. After we went the grocery store, we went to the outdoor market to buy vegetables for the Taco Soup. It was a lot of fun! I got 5 tomatoes for only 35 cents and 2 onions for only 25 cents. I almost wanted to give them more money because I felt like I was ripping them off, but thats what they asked for. We also bought Luci some roses to say thank you for all of the meals that she had cooked for us. Get this. we bough a dozen pink roses (medium size) for $2.25. Can you believe that? It was lots of fun. After that, we went and got some Sarita (ice cream) and then came home and I started cooking (the boys helped) Two of the girls from the village were there when we got home. Julio and Luci help them with their homework. Their names are Andrea and Roxanna. They both have scholarships from the camp. Me and John with our tomatoes and onions and flowers
Notice all of the Gatorade. We are drinking at least two or three bottles a day each. They look at us like we are crazy when we get to the register, but it tastes so good when its so hot!
Andrea and Roxanna are both part of the food kitchen, which means that they come from very poor families that cant afford to feed them all of the time. You can donate money for the food kitchen specifically through CAM (Central American Ministries)
Tonight we went to a town about 30 minutes away where Luci had a basketball game. She was very good and their team won. I think Luci scored the majority of the points. The other team was ridiculous. They were fouling like crazy and the ref did not care. Luci got hit in the jaw and no foul was called. Anyway, that was our day today. Here are some pics of the game!
This little one (Dara) was so crazy tonight. She loves it when we tickle her, but she typically calms down after a while. She was hilarious and kept trying to make us laugh. I have never seen her so hyper, but it was fun!
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