The
group size for this trip will be a maximum of 25
people. We will be working with local people in
a construction project, and will also be spending
time each day with children in a Bible school program.
Prior construction experience is not essential.
We will primarily be building adobe homes for widows.
We may also do some work at the orphanage
across the street. We will have planned activities
with the local children each day at the Lemoa elementary
school. We will also spend time at the John Wesley
School in nearby Santa Cruz.
Schedule (March 20 - 29, 2009)
Friday
March
20
-
Fly from Denver to Guatemala City
- Drive to Antigua (~ 1 hour)
- Check into lodging in Antigua
Saturday
March
21
-
Drive to Chichicastenango (~5 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Inspect work site
- Visit Maryknoll Sisters
- Visit Orphanage
Sunday
March
22
-
Free time at the market in Chichicastenango
- Attend evening church services
Monday
March
23
-
Work day
Tuesday
March
24
-
Work day
Wednesday
March
25
-
Work day
Thursday
March
26
-
Work day
Friday
March
27
-
Work day
Saturday
March
28
-
Drive to Antigua (~4 hours)
- Check into hotel
- Free time in Antigua
Sunday
March
29
-
Drive to airport (~1 hour)
- Fly home
Cost
The
total cost for this trip will be $1,660 per person
($850 + airfare). Here is a breakdown of what is
covered:
Costs
covered:
Costs
not covered:
Round-trip
airfare from Denver to Guatemala City
All
lodging (double or triple occupancy)
Group
breakfasts and dinners
All
ground transportation
Evacuation
insurance
Translators
Extra
airfare from cities other than Denver
Single
occupancy lodging
Lunch
materials for weekdays
Meals
in Antigua (lunch and dinner)
Construction
materials & local foremen
Any
materials for planned interaction with
children
Beverages
other than purified water
Guatemala
City airport security fee ($3.00)
Payment Schedule
Amount
Due
Date
Notes
Initial
Deposit
$250
November
2, 2008
Applications
Due
Second
deposit
$600
December
7, 2008
Final
payment
$810
March
8, 2009
Airfare
booked on 12/9/2008
Please
make checks out to Pura Vida. Please see our refund
policy.
John
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