The day started about as early as possible -- just two hours after midnight with a very early rising. We had to be at the airport by 4:50. Everyone made it with time to spare this year (compared with trying to keep the gate open last year for the latecomers). Even the storms cleared out of RDU and we arrived in Miami a few minutes early . . . for a 3-1/2 hour wait on the next flight.
A few of us did some power walking around the airport while others were in various states in sluggishness. Sarah crawled into a ball by the wall and slept for a good bit. Since flights these days don't come with meals we ate a succession of snacks and meals. Maryann sat on the floor with a Latino woman and got an early start on her Spanish.
We realized partway through the morning that most people really didn't know each others' names so we played a couple of name games.
The flight itself was uneventful and we cruised through the almost completed new airport in Guatemala City. Once past Customs, we were met with big crowds, photographers, and kids in uniforms. Turns out it wasn't for us, but for the president of the World Bank who was on our flight (traveling first class).
Getting out of Guatemala City on the clogged roads was a problem, though not as bad as the fumes which made my eyes water. After a while I just closed them until we were clear of the traffic, smog and exhaust. I guess it's to be expected in a city with over three million people.
Antigua was a wonderful contrast. Lots of greenery spilling over walls, colorful flowers, and low pastel-painted buildings. Standing in the La Union courtyard, I was struck by the banana, papaya, orange and avocado trees, each bearing fruit.
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We are concerned that you were struck by so many trees. Were you badly injured? Did you need to visit Hermano Pedro?
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