The girls and I arrive in Panajachel on September 1st (winter/rainy season) to no water in the house once again. Right now water is working most of the time, but it's this color:
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| Amanda is color-coordinated with the hammock. |
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| Amanda and I have tortillas and fresh guacamole for lunch every day while Ava is in school. There is also a carefully-guarded lychee for dessert. |
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| Egg truck |
On September 7th, we accompany John, Juan, and families to the mountains to help fertilize Juan's family's corn and to have a picnic.
Machete skills
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| Mario carries a huge load of firewood down a steep, slippery path. |
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| Some of the women wash their muddy shoes and feet by the roadside. |
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| Leandra gets a ride from Ava. |
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| Heading back down to John's new pickup truck for the return to San Jorge and Panajachel |
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| Lui takes a turn with the firewood. |
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| A huge bag of carrots purchased straight from the farm |
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| This is just a fraction of the onions that John bought on the way down. |
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| Juan David |
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| Ava can't resist Juan David's smile. |
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| Washing freshly-picked onions |
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| Amanda waits in the picop while the onion price is negotiated. |
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| Adobe house |
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| Our internet is finally installed! |
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| We finish a long day with dinner and a movie at the Hurtado house. |
