November 17, 2013
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Guatemala Trip Part 3......El Chal Archaeological Ruins
Sunday morning, Oct. 6, 2013---
We woke to a beautiful day, a bit warmer than we were used to in Wisconsin, of course, but not bad. After breakfast, we headed to church with Sandra and Judith. We walked several blocks to church. I am not sure how far it was but we enjoyed visiting as we walked. Judith had just gotten over hepatitis so was taking things in a slower mode.
We enjoyed hearing our oldest son preach that morning besides meeting with other friends we have known for a number of years. I wish I could remember what Benj's sermon was but its been long enough that it escapes me. I do remember thinking that he does have a gift of public speaking and he did make it very interesting and thought provoking even if it were in Spanish. I should've taken notes.
We loaded into Benj's pickup for a ride back to their house for the rest of the day. After lunch and a short nap for some of us, (Vernon and I tried out the 2 hammocks in the back yard) Benj, Kendra Lily, Tiana, Josue, the 2 oldest grands, Vernon and I piled into the pickup to the El Chal Archaeological Ruins.
These ruins are up behind the town of El Chal and has a walking trail. This area was once a huge Mayan city. There are lots of artifacts. I will just upload some photos of that nature walk.
Its amazing to think about how much of this area was covered with a Mayan Empire. We had hoped to see and hear some Howler Monkeys but I think we were too noisy.
----to be continued
Comments (1)
That must be so gratifying to hear your son preach! I know I love to hear Anthony teaching. Some of these pictures say "not found". Maybe it's just my computer?