2013 - Finally Heading to Guatemala for my First Sponsor Visit!

Well, I'm finally doing it.  I sponsored two children in Columbia that I meant to visit; however, both left the program without me ever meeting them.  I am fortunate now to be traveling to Guatemala to visit 6 of my sponsored kids in November!

In preparation, I looked up weather and it appears that November is a decent time to go - after rainy season ends, but before it starts really cooling off in the evenings in the highlands.  We'll see how the actual weather is!  I also wanted to time the visit so the kids don't miss school.

I also combed around to find out what areas were "safe" in Guatemala City and found a highly rated and super affordable bed and breakfast called Dai Nonni.

I purchased flip flops on sale for both of my Guatemalan girls and all of the sisters in the families.  I'm debating what else to fill a suitcase with before I go vs. what I should buy there.  I'm pretty excited to meet the kids and participate in activities with them, although I am wondering how shy Edy will do on an outing with Keisy along!

Here are the most recent pics of my 6 Guatemalan kids:

Day One - Jose and Cesar

Day Two - Juan

Day Three - Edy, Katherin & Keisy