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- On The Way UP To Tierra Linda
- Hiking up to Tierra Linda
- Some of our students
- Posted via Pixelpipe.
- Here is a makeshift shade shelter. These two kids...
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- Posted via Pixelpipe.
- This was the biggest banana leaf plant I've ever s...
- Zane's activity table
- The Last Supper
- At Crossroads
- Coffee
- Coffee Bags
- Crossroads Cafe
- Tuc Tuc Train
- Chicken Bus
- Posted via Pixelpipe.
- Futbol (soccer!)
- La Casa Del Mundo
- Swimming in Lake Atitlan
- Refreshing!
- Walking on Water
- Marimba
- Hammocks!
- Windows
- Huevos! (eggs)
- Volcano
- Amaryllis
- Casa Del Mundo
- Morning on the Lake
- A Lancha (Boat)
- Zane and Jada
- Yummy lunch!
- Language education
- Ursula worked on the Canada puzzle again today, an...
- These boys were my prize pupils today. They could...
- I found these great flashcards at a local variety ...
- Ursula was so patient with these kids -- especiall...
- Jose Chan!
- Trying to learn names
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- Waiting for the key
- Canada!
- Fini! Completo!
- Una Rompecabeza (Puzzle)
- Fifth-Graders
- Hola? What? Hello?
- The Canada Puzzle
- Out of Gas
- Out of Gas
- Sewing Class at the Community Centre
- Sewing
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- Making balloons
- The little boy from the previous picture was so in...
- Carnaval!
- El Baile Muy Bien! (He dances very well!)
- Dance Party
- They were so cute when they were dancing.Posted vi...
- Chaos!Posted via Pixelpipe.
- Pre-primary (kindergarden)
- Here is a wide angle view of the kindergarden clas...
- Here is a cute little boy eating his tortilla and ...
- Lineup for mid morning snack
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- The Grand Winner!
- The Chicken and the Egg
- The Best Costumes
- The Best Costumes
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Center of Attention
- Clothes from around the lake
- A Grand Display
- Traditional Costumes
- Carnaval (carnival) at Tierra Linda
- Our house is in a calendar!
- 50% Off! Discount Calendars!
- Onions and Neighbours
- Helado (ice cream)
- La Biblioteca (the library)
- La Biblioteca (the library)
- Un Libro (one pound)
- El Mercado (the market)
- Morning Coffee
- Lake Atitlan!
- Offerings
- Happy New Year - On The Mayan Calendar
- Iximche - A Mayan Capital
- Corner Laundry
- A Four-Poster Bed
- When They Upgrade Your Room...
- Marimba!
- Licuados!
- Flowers!
- Squawk!
- Bird of Paradise
- Volcano Fuego (Fire)
- Zane among the ruins
- Antigua - Cathedral
- Central Park
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What We're About
The people of Tierra Linda don’t need a handout, just a hand up.
Our dream is to be able to share the computer skills and English language that we have. These simple things have great value in any economy, and especially in a developing economy like Guatemala.
When we talk with Guatemalans, they ask us to bring computers, because they know that computers can open a world for their kids.
We arrived in late January 2009 for 4 months in Guatemala, teaching computers to the people of Tierra Linda. We’re not sure how everything will shape up, but we are looking forward to making a sustainable difference.
Our plan is to teach skills, and train “trainers” who can pass on the skills when we return home. We will also be able to connect across the internet after we return home to Canada, and help them with further questions and learning.
We told our friends and family what we wanted to do, and their generosity has been incredible. We brought 10 used Apple iBook laptops with us, thanks to them, as a start. We are personally covering all of our own costs.
You can see more at www.handup.ca if you'd like. Thanks for visiting!
Dave, Danaya, and Zane
Our dream is to be able to share the computer skills and English language that we have. These simple things have great value in any economy, and especially in a developing economy like Guatemala.
When we talk with Guatemalans, they ask us to bring computers, because they know that computers can open a world for their kids.
We arrived in late January 2009 for 4 months in Guatemala, teaching computers to the people of Tierra Linda. We’re not sure how everything will shape up, but we are looking forward to making a sustainable difference.
Our plan is to teach skills, and train “trainers” who can pass on the skills when we return home. We will also be able to connect across the internet after we return home to Canada, and help them with further questions and learning.
We told our friends and family what we wanted to do, and their generosity has been incredible. We brought 10 used Apple iBook laptops with us, thanks to them, as a start. We are personally covering all of our own costs.
You can see more at www.handup.ca if you'd like. Thanks for visiting!
Dave, Danaya, and Zane
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1 comment:
Great family pic! Your folks sure were able to see alot during their stay in Pana - many memories worth revisiting, I'm sure! You're pretty brave to swim in Lake Atitlan, how was the temp.? Thanks again for your commitment to sharing your days on the blog - enjoy it!
cheers
Melody G
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