Guatemala 2024

On Thursday we slept in and enjoyed a relaxing morning. We had breakfast up on the terrace overlooking the city with the backdrop of the active volcano in the background.

We were unsure of where we would stay on Thursday night. We checked to see if there was a possibility to stay another night in Antigua, however the hotel was full, so we decided to walk to the city plaza and enjoy some decompression time before heading out. There were several things we needed to purchase at the market.

While at the market, Glenn met up with one of the venders whom we have befriended many years ago. Glenn gave him a handful of tracts and he was so grateful. We also learned that he had recently become a pastor of a local church in the area. Our hearts were blessed.

After just 1/2 hour of fast shopping, Glenn and I picked up to Paul and Ruth Philippi who have lived and served in Guatemala for 68 years. We spent a good 2 hours over lunch catching up with their lives, family situations, ministry and their health. We had lunch at a local coffee plantation. Delicious food. Finca Columbia.

Glenn and I then drove to Panajachel and stayed at Don Rodrigo hotel, which is just down the street from Porta de Lago hotel where we’ll be for the next 2 nights.

When paying for the hotel, Glenn couldn’t find his credit card. He had just used it at the gasoline station and recalls that he didn’t give his card to the guy, but instead swiped it into the machine. Frantically, we searched. After getting to our room and before calling the credit card company to cancel our card, Glenn searched one more time and found the credit card wedged between the drivers seat and the console. Thank God!

We had an uneventful full evening, just relaxing. Glenn was talking to the credit card company about another issue and that is unresolved and we’re looking at other options.

We had a good night of relaxing and enjoying the beautiful and serene climate here at the “most beautiful lake in the world”Read more