First Road Trip

Early Sunday, we departed Guatemala City and headed east to Jalapa. We arrived in time for church at the First Baptist Church of Jalapa and worshipped there. Jane and Wendall were able to enjoy sweet fellowship with some of the people who remembered them. What memories of love and appreciation for their investment in the church years ago.

We checked into our hotel and left to enjoy lunch in another hotel restaurant since Posada San José Antonio did not serve meals on Sundays. There we met another friend from the past, a best friend of Jane and Wendall's daughter when they lived in Jalapa. In the evening we worshipped in another baptist church where the Guatemalan Baptist Convention associational missionary, another friend from the past, was speaking. We enjoyed sweet fellowship and again learned many insights to assist in our work.

Monday, after attempting to visit the third (very small) baptist church and pastor friend from the past with no success, we headed further east to San Luis. The drive was beautiful however, at times, VERY rocky as the road ran out and only rocky terrain remained. There we were able to get some insight into the Pocomam Oriental people group and the town of San Luis as well. We enjoyed lunch in the park and were the topic of conversation with many folks as they passed by, looking at these strange gringos. San Luis is known for their pottery so David was able to make some purchases for our new home before our return home.

One bright spot on the return trip inbetween San Luis and Jalapa almost in the middle of nowhere, David and Wendall made some "love deposits" as they bought Jane and I Starbucks frappucino, yes, you read that right!, to enjoy as we drove home to the city.

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