My roommate Suzy is a Youth Group leader at Union Church--the English speaking church in Guatemala City. This past weekend they had their Uth Retreat in Antigua, and I had the privelage of participating in "The Amazing Race" and running around with these five kids for five hours. One of our first tasks was to get permission and a picture on a chicken bus...no problem!
We then had to run up to the cross that overlooks the city. It was about a fifteen minute run there, and then 333 steps up the mountain and back. We were a little winded by the end of this task!
Breakin' in the gates of a church :) A few of the clues took us to different churches around the city, including the "tomb" of Peter. If anyone knows how he ended up in Guate, I would appreciate that info.
We had to spend exactly 18 Quetzales (about 2.50 US) at Pollo Campero--the most popular fast food with Guatemalan people. So, naturally, we went for the ice cream. Lilia is one of my freshmen at CAG.
Another task was to make an arch in front of the arch. Good work team! The cobblestone streets of Antigua weren't too nice for the knees of the people on the bottom!
A pilgrimmage to the cross...
After about five hours of running around, we all finished the race. The time difference between the first place group and the last place group was SIX MINUTES!!! What a race! And if you're wondering, my group did take last. It was hard on my competitive spirit, but it's not all about winning, right? ;)
Even though I'm not regularly involved at Union Uth, it was a blessing to be able to run around, meet some new kids, and see kids from different schools forming friendships and making connections that otherwise would not have happened.
4 comments:
how fun! sounds like a crazy, can't catch your breath kind of time. but exciting and fun too.
we're big amazing race (the tv show) fans and this type of event is something i'd be completely all over, too.
except that i might die in the process.
You have to be in good shape to be able to keep up with those kids. Way to go.
Its great to see that you continue finding fun things to do each and every week. Looking foward to reading about your next adventure and hearing all of the stories when you get home
Another Great Adventure to hear more about when you come home ~ I know I wouldn't have been able to keep up. How Fun though. Enjoy every moment left, it will soon be over.
Shalom, Phyllis
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