Hi from Guatemala!

Hi Vander Woude Family!

I am in an internet cafe with Danielle and Zoe right now, so I thought it would be a good time to update you all on my trip. Sorry, there will not be any pictures as Danielle and Tony´s internet is not working...

I left Orange City at 2:15 Friday morning, and arrived at Danielle and Tony´s at 6:30 Guatemala time (7:30 central time). Yes, it was a LONG day!!

So far it has been an awesome experience! Zoe is wonderful and I just love being the only visiter, so I don´t have to share her with anyone! (I am her aunt, I can be selfish this one time!). Saturday we went to the outdoor market (the demo) and bought some fruit. We also went to the second nicest mall to try to buy some pants for Zoe and get some lunch. It was a fun day, and I got to see what Guatemala is like. Yesterday we went to the hotsprings. It was absolutely gorgeous and I will never forget it! It was so cheap too! ($5) for a whole trip and entrance. and it was so beautiful, I just can´t get over it! Today we are doing a little shopping and just hanging out. And we will be going to school Tuesday or Wednesday.

There is a lot more to tell, but we need to be going. Thanks for all the prayers! The traveling went great, so hopefully the trip back goes just as well! This has been a truly awesome experience so far, and I really love it in Guatemala. It is so beautiful and the people are so nice. And, to be honest, I kinda like the crazy driving... :) I am so thankful to be here!

I will post again when I get home, and hopefully include some pics! And I will also make an album on Facebook for those interested (I am assuming that includes Grandma...) ;)

I hope you are all having a wonderful Monday!

Love,
Darci

p.s. Happy 1st Anniversary Shane and Jody (one day late...)