Day 3

Day 3 started out like most days; breakfast, van ride, and devotion. But today you could tell when we were working, that we weren't just working. Instead everyone was trying to communicate more. We are beginning to realize that our trip is just not about the work, but its even more about learning the culture, the people, and having fun. Everyone, us and them, are starting to share so much! The day was filled with trying to talk with our masons we worked with. Most conversation revolved around family. Are you married? Do you have children? What are their names? What is the spanish word for rain? Yes it did rain. Around 2 pm there was a downpour and some of were caught in it. I myself learned several new words like "slow down", "rain", "all done", and others that I'm sure I will forget by tomorrow. The only one that I seem to remember is bathroom. My head hurts from trying to translate so much.

We took a side trip to see some Mayan ruins and we had a guide from Habitat explain to us about the history of the temple we were at. Then we had a wonderful dinner with swimming before. It was nice way to cool down and relax.

Tomorrow we have our intercultural exchange where we will be demonstrating some kids games for the children. Games like hopscotch, duck duck goose, musical chairs and whatever we can think of. Then I think we take on the children and masons in soccer.