Bill and Janis in Guatemala

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Trip start
July 30, 2021
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Bill and Janis finally here
July 30, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Bill and Janis had a L.O.N.G. journey here. Once boarding at DFW, they sat on the plane for 1 hour before they had to change planes because of engine problems.

So instead of arriving at 1:30pm, they arrived at 6:15pm.

Glenn and I were at the Parque Las America’s mall and when the plane was delayed even further, we drove over to Oakland Mall to watch “Jungle Cruise” in 4D. That’s where the seats move and vibrate plus viewing thru 3D glasses. That was an experience.

We immediately drove to Media Cancha for steak dinner!

Now back home. Off to Antigua tomorrow.

As we were driving to the airport I realized that I was kinda giddy. Why? It’s been over 1.5 years since we’ve had someone here to visit us or a ministry team. That’s way too long. I miss people. So this will be a special time have Bill and Janis here for 10 days.

Janis wrote on her FB page “Our home away from home for the next 9 days with our friends Glenn and Judy❤️ Loving the cool temps, the flowers and the patio views!”Read more
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Day in Antigua
July 31, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
We are spending a day here. Parked car at Philippi’s house and walked through the walkway to Casa Domingo.

Janis wrote on her FB page “Today we set out to see the ancient city of Antiqua Guatemala. Such a beautiful drive. Had no idea that Guatemala was so mountainy and cool. The weather is so nice compared to Texas heat right now. I’m glad we had an experienced driver AND someone who knew the culture and where to go and where NOT to go. Saw lots of pretty architecture and flowers of every color today. Fun day!!”Read more
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Brunch at Rinco Suisso
August 1, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
We left home at 8:30, heading to the lake.

Stopping for Rinco Suisso for brunch!
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Overlook of lake Atitlan
August 1, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌧 70 °F
Nearly there!

Janis wrote on her FB wall "For the next four days we will be staying on Lake Atitlan at a missionary retreat with our Avant missionary friends-love hearing the history of various missionary organizations and how they have changed over the years"

and "Loading up the van and heading to the lake surrounded by volcanos and more beauty! Can’t wait!"Read more
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Sunrise
August 2, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Getting up for the majestic sunrise

Janis wrote on her FB wall "Got up early to watch the sunrise. I am NOT a morning person but this was breathtaking and so worth it!"
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Casa Del Mundo for breakfast
August 2, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
A tuk tuk ride to the boat doc
A public boat to Casa del Mundo
French toast for breakfast

on Janis FB wall, she wrote "Glenn bargained for a ride to the boat in little scooter taxis, then a boat ride across the lake for brunch. It’s a beautiful day in Guatemala!"Read more
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Photos while at Casa Del Mundo
August 2, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Janis wrote on her FB wall "at the top of the mountain, we had a delicious brunch with a view of the lake and volcanos and classical guitar music playing in the background. I could stay here forever"

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"My doctor would be proud of me walking up all these stairs!! It was worth the climb. The food was soooo good!! Beautiful views!"Read more
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Nancy’s shop in San Antonio Palopo
August 3, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌧 72 °F
It’s always fun to have Nancy dress Bill and Janis up.

Janis wrote on FB “Today we took a road trip around the lake to the town of San Antonio Palopo. Once again we enjoyed beautiful winding roads with different views of the volcanos and gorgeous foliage. We visited a pottery shop, a weaving shop where the owner dressed us up in authentic Mayan outfits and then ate lunch at a hotel high up the mountain with a breathtaking view.”

And at Nancy’s place “The next stop was to visit “Nancy”, a tiny Mayan woman who owned a weaving shop where they wove fabric and made native dresses and attire. She dressed Bill and I up in customary outfits. I took WAY too many pictures but it was so fun (although hot😅)”

And a 3rd FB posting “Next was Bill’s turn at getting dressed up. He liked his shirt so much he bought it. I bought the hair ribbon too but I doubt I could ever fix it back like Nancy did.”

and at the pottery shop - "First stop was the pottery shop where the women hand painted each piece. They are all so artistic. Such a beautiful country with beautiful people and culture."Read more
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Lunch at Casa Palopo
August 3, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌧 72 °F
Best view for lunch

And Janis wrote on FB “Our final stop of the day was at the beautiful Casa Palopo Hotel nestled up the mountains overlooking the lake. COVID has kept lots of tourists away so none of the hotel restaurants were crowded. We were the only ones at lunch today and our waiter spoiled us with attention.”

Also Janis wrote about her last day in Panajachel - "Last morning to wake up to this beauty. Headed back to Guatemala City today. I will miss the cool mornings, the volcanos on the horizon, the colorful flowers, singing birds, squirrels playing and the sound of Tuk Tuks driving down the street. Thank you Judy Marr Stewart and Glenn Stewart for sharing your homes with us and letting us experience Guatemala in such a personal way. I have loved every minute!"Read more
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Pollo Campero in Tecpan
August 5, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
We decided to stop at the brand new Pollo Campero. Delicious!

Janis wrote “Interesting day- we drove back to Guatemala City. We stopped to see a beautiful waterfall, ate lunch at a new chicken place, visited some missionary friends at the seminary and then drove through some heavy rain to get home. Now time for my daily siesta😴”

And before we left Panajachel Janis wrote on her FB wall “Last morning to wake up to this beauty. Headed back to Guatemala City today. I will miss the cool mornings, the volcanos on the horizon, the colorful flowers, singing birds, squirrels playing and the sound of Tuk Tuks driving down the street. Thank you Judy Marr Stewart and Glenn Stewart for sharing your homes with us and letting us experience Guatemala in such a personal way. I have loved every minute!”Read more
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TGA and SETECA tour
August 6, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
TGNA radio tour - celebrating 71 years!

The school is like a ghost town!

Janis wrote on FB "Friday and Saturday we drove all over Guatemala City. It’s BIG and has worse traffic than the Metroplex🤣. And they drive crazy!!!!!(except for Glenn)On Friday we toured the TGNA Christian radio station, the SETECA seminary, ate Chinese food and visited the home of long time missionaries and seminary professors “Bob and Ann”. They had the most beautiful garden!!!"Read more
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Guatemala highlights and missionaries
August 6, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ 🌧 72 °F
After SETECA, we tried to get into the public cemetery so they could see the city dump. No luck.

We drove through the Cayala (European style) mall with cobbled stone streets.

Earlier in the morning, we met Marievelia Berger at the radio station, then Dianna Stoddard in the parking lot and Jean Sywulka on the seminary grounds.

We had lunch at the Chinese restaurant and had a good visit with Bob and Ann Henriques while taking a stroll to look at their garden. Beautiful fern.

Janis wrote "On Friday we drove through the Cayala shopping Center and through some nicer areas of town. Saw a military school AND the American Embassy. Saw lots of murals, statues, unique architecture."Read more
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Visit with Ann and Bob
August 7, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We made a quick stop to visit Bob and Ann and their beautiful garden.

Janis wrote on FB "Last stop of the day was to visit Bob and Ann-a delightful missionary couple. They bought their house 36 years ago. They’ve added apartments and space to rent out to other missionaries. The garden extends all the way down to a beautiful overlook to the valley below. They have hosted weddings in the gazebo. There were beautiful flowers of every color and kind."Read more
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La Aurora Zoo
August 7, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Saturday morning at the zoo!

Janis wrote on her FB page “Saturday morning we visited the La Aurora zoo. For those who know me, the ZOO is one of my favorite places. This zoo was GORGEOUS in addition to the animals. They also had some animals we don’t have back home. Beautiful day until the rain hit-left just in time.”Read more
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Final morning with Bill and Janis
August 9, 2021 in Guatemala ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
We have enjoyed a FULL 10 days with Bill and Janis! Thank you for coming! Its been fun to laugh, play Mexican train (with Judy Stewart rules), spend 4 days out at the lake, meet some of our missionaries and just come along with us. Thank.

When Janis first arrived, she wrote this on her FB wall "Our home away from home for the next 9 days with our friends Glenn and Judy❤️ Loving the cool temps, the flowers and the patio views!" Here are some photos she took, that I think nothing of the beautiful flowers...going to enjoy them again.Read more
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Trip end
August 10, 2021