Dear friends and families of Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Financial, Now that I know everyone has arrived home safely, I can safely say it was a wonderful trip all the way around....
After a short night including random fireworks we were up and headed for the airport. I spent my last few quetzals and settled in for the long trip home. Leaving the warmth of Guatemala City...
Hello to another beautiful, sunny day in the central highlands of Guatemala! We have had a wonderful week of highs (building a physical and metaphorical foundation for Leslie and her family) and lows (stomach bugs),...
Fiesta Day! This is something our team looks forward to every year. It’s a culminating moment at the end of the week where we dedicate the house we have been working on and spend some...
Well friends, I’m back again! I’m not sure who allowed me to have control of the blog, but they’ll regret it soon 😉 Well, you’ve got a good idea of what we have been up...
I never in a million years imagined what I might be doing today, February 27, 2019. Listening to Cathy sing Creedence Clearwater’s “Have You Ever Seen the Rain” a few dozen times on the way...
Hola, mi nombre es Tony. It’s my first time here in Guatemala and I couldn’t be more excited. This morning the group was moving a little slower than day 1 of building. After a full...
Today is the reason why these heroes came to Guatemala. After months of recruiting go-getters, the 2019 GVT team is one of the most talented squads ever assembled. Led by Captain Deb “Ironside” Winter, the...
Sunday morning we were up for breakfast before loading the bus to begin our travels to Quetzaltenango. The trip was a little over four hours with some amazing and breathtaking views. The city is located...
Hola from Guatemala! The sun is shining, and our team of eleven arrived safely to our destination. We are excited for a great week in this beautiful Central American country. Guatemala is located south of...