Mi Sabado Gigante

Hey, everyone!


Happy Saturday.


I am currently working on a summary post of last week's surgeries. It is taking a little more time than anticipated. Do stay tuned if you're interested, but in the meantime, I have a photo post!


Things are going well this side of the Americas.


Last night I had a girl's night of sorts with my roommate and two missionary girls that live about 10 minutes away. It was extreeeemmmmeellyy fun. We ate delicious food, talked for hours, then watched Pride and Prejudice (DON'T JUDGE!) I've actually never seen the movie. My heart melted at least 5 times. Oh, to have a Mr. Darcy!


We stayed up pretty late, woke up this a.m., ate pancakes, and had coffee together. Then my mini-adventure started.


I have fotos to share, of course:
Today, I took a little boat taxi (like in the picture below) to a hotel on Lake Atitlan. It’s kind of a gringo hang out, but I go there to rest because they have DELICIOUS tea, a hammock, and a view that would make any grown man cry. 


It was sunny, mid 70s, no humidity, with a beautiful breeze. 


I was listening to a sermon about how important it is to GET AWAY sometimes and pray like Jesus did. Seclude yourself, if you will. I got inspired. Today was my attempt at seclusion… and it was successful in every way.

Once I got off the boat and walked down a long dock, I got to this set of stairs that leads to the cafe/ balcony area:

On the top of the stairs, I found some CUTE KITTENS!!! I sat on the ground and played with them until the super nice waiter named Domingo came and asked me what drink I wanted to start with.

I ordered Hibiscus tea (below). It is popular here and quite refreshing. Caution: It is super deeply pigmented, so it stains just about anything that looks at it wrong.

They even sent the tea down from the kitchen with liquified sugar to sweeten my tea to my liking.... Just icing on the cake.

This is my hammock, my tea, and my view of the volcano.

 I spent a while reading "Captivating" by Stasi Eldridge. I got some quality reading done. No music, no voices. Just wind enough to sway my hammock and the sound of the waves lapping against the shore below me.

Here is the view from the top of the stairs:

After I caught a taxi back to town, I bought this coffee at a local coffee shop near the port. They import the beans from all over Guatemala, then grind it right in front of you.  It is delicious. In fact, it is currently zipped up in my backpack, and I can still smell the aroma throughout my room. Beautiful. I am way strapped for money, so the gal behind the counter gave me much more than I asked for at a low price. God is good!

Thanks for letting me share my Saturday with you guys. 


I can't help but think sometimes, "Man, this is so, so awesome. I wish I had a physical person here with me to share this with." One day.


I love you all.  


[My next adventure may be on Monday when I attempt getting to San Antonio on the back of a pick up truck that boards at the local grocery store. Wish me luck!]


Stay tuned :)


Codi