Honduras - June 2022 Day 7

Published in on June 13, 2022.
We awoke to (individually) go through the inevitable Covid test for reentry into the U.S.(had we stayed another 24 hrs, this would no longer be a requirement). Literally hundreds of pictures were taken at Juan Wesley’s Student Day (Callie says there are often celebrations, especially on Friday). Following recognition of the top students in each […]
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We awoke to (individually) go through the inevitable Covid test for reentry into the U.S.(had we stayed another 24 hrs, this would no longer be a requirement).

Literally hundreds of pictures were taken at Juan Wesley’s Student Day (Callie says there are often celebrations, especially on Friday). Following recognition of the top students in each class, we were invited to participate in the competition between the red and blue teams (designated by color of shirt). 8 activities were planned…the red team started with an advantage as our translator, Bessy, wisely advised the red team to stagger the rope for more efficient pulling. (Some questioned this advisement since Bessy was a judge, LOL! Another translator, Maria, was also a judge). Approximately 40 competitors enjoyed cup stacking, lime-on-a -spoon walking, sack racing, limbo, eat the cookie from forehead without touching, balloon pop, soccer kick, and obstacle course (blindfolded…except for the COR visitors). The competition was fierce and each team had great fan support. The red team (including half of our grp) enjoyed soda and donuts for their win; the blue team got candy.

The red team won!

After the Student Day Celebration, Rigo introduced us to 2 local entrepreneurs who took the local entrepreneur training program; Alex, a graphic designer, designs (& prints) colorful signs for businesses and personal use (i.e. birthdays). Bryan (who works for his brother Luis) runs a pulperia (small convenience store) from the front of his home. Luis is looking into acquiring space for the first Internet café in Ciudad Espana. (editors note, this actually happened on Thursday after classes not on Friday.)

Alex showing us some of his designs
Bryan with our group after presenting his most popular items. (Items were purchased and donated to a food pantry)

Lunch was a 3-course meal at La Restaurante de Colonia in Valle de la Angeles. For the first course, we had the option of a homemade corn tortilla (baked on a wood-fired griddle in the beautiful flower 🌺 garden). The second course was a tasty vegetable soup. The 3rd course wasn’t a plate, but a PLATTER of chicken with mushroom sauce, French fried papas (potatoes) and salad.

Some of us thought the Valley of the Angels is a natural setting…it is a quaint little artsy town with cobblestone streets lined with art galleries, shops and cafes. A good-sized Roman Catholic Church is in the middle of town. The shoppers among us could’ve spent more time there! Others were happy to stroll around town and enjoy the ambiance (& maybe walk off some lunch!) This was the first opportunity we had to use Lempira, Honduran currency. Souvenirs in hand, we returned to the Mission House to prepare for dinner.

Dinner was another epicurean delight! Mission House employees joined us at Ni-Fu Ni-Fa Argentinian Steakhouse. Needless to say, we didn’t leave there hungry!

It was late when we returned to the Mission House…& way late when we finished our team meeting! It’s a good thing we don’t have to get up as early tomorrow!

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