Day 5 - May 17

Today we took it easy. In Guatemala, Sunday is their day of rest, as well as their market day. The markets were crowded and full of various types of food and clothing items. This provided our group with some insight into their way of life. We realized the market is where the majority of Guatemalans purchase their goods and clothing items, unlike the clothing and super stores we are accustomed to at home. It was also evident that the people of Guatemala have strong cultural tendancies, such as their style of dress. Our group then went to Mass at the mission's parish and listened to Father Greg, our host. The Mass was pretty similar to a Catholic Mass at home but it was extremely crowded. The church was so crowded, people were even watching outside in the pouring rain. Even though this was our day of rest we still learned much about Guatemalan culture. We are now going to have a bonfire at our hotel with some of the other volunteers to talk about our different experiences. ¡Hasta Lavista!