Tuesday we got a pretty early start and arrived back in time for lunch at home. There was enough time for Melissa and me to have "cafecito" and visit a bit, while Dick and Ryan checked on a wheelchair distribution going on at the Hope Haven wheelchair factory here in Antigua. We then all met up at Hermano Pedro, where we just hung out and loved on the kids. After Dick went home, we even did a little souvenir shopping for the McCue kids before returning home for dinner.
After spending the evening packing and preparing to leave, we got to bed early. Wednesday morning we would need to leave for the airport at 4 am to get Melissa and Ryan to their plane on time. This seems awfully early to leave for a 7:15 flight, but you never know what you'll encounter on the way to the city.
This pre-dawn trip provided another new experience for me--our driver was stopped by the police for speeding. We're still trying to figure out why he was picked, since many cars were passing us on the way. Could it have been the three "gringos" riding in the van? The one policeman seemed a bit surprised when this gringa seemed to be understanding what he was saying to the driver, and asked him to get out and walk to the rear of the van where they could talk more "privately." After about a 10 minute discussion, which we were not privy to, we were once again on our way. No one asked any questions, but I wouldn't be surprised if the driver paid a "fine" which probably will never see its way to the municipal treasury. Such is life in Guate.
but I'm just as sure that they left a piece of their hearts here in Guatemala. They had an instant rapport with the people here, and a special love for the children. I'm so happy that they were able to take part in the beginning of my work here. Can't wait for them to come back!
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