The fence project in Nuevo San Jose began with a touching benediction from a Franciscan nun from Guatemala, reminding us of the broader context and history that frames our work. Soon after, we split into 5 teams to dig post holes around the fence perimeter. We were thrilled to be joined by several men from the village who were eager to join our teams--which offered us an opportunity for cross cultural interaction in the midst of a shared goal.
We returned to the factory for another delicious meal. Afterward, we split into new teams--distributing ourselves across a stove making team, a roof building team, and a cement post construction team. Everyone had their hand in something today, and we'll likely rotate groups tomorrow so that new experiences can be had.
Dinner was fantastic--as all meals have been. Tonight featured an assortment of pupusas, a traditional dish made of a thick, handmade corn tortilla filled with a either queso y jalapeño, chicharrón, frijoles, ayote, y pollo. Yum!
After dinner, we had an opportunity to stroll thought the small town of Copán Ruinas. The night concluded with some dedicated reflection time--which reinforced themes of compassion, inclusivity, spiritual and religious identity, community, and common purpose. Lots of take-aways already... and it was only our first full day of work.
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