A Walk in Succotz

Today was our first "adventure" in Belize, as 18 of us ventured through Succotz exploring and learning!

Elizabeth is going to debrief about the day:

Our day started off being woken up by the roosters! We are used to hearing them but there was something about this morning that was so different about the roosters. Maybe it was because they sounded like they were right inside our dorm (the girls dorm that is). Breakfast was toast, beans, pineapple and papaya. After breakfast, we didn't have much to do so some of us sat around and talked outside, napped, or went on a walk. We couldn't wait for after lunch because we were walking down to the village. When it came time for lunch, we scarfed everything down because we were so excited - not only because we were walking to the village but because lunch was macaroni and cheese, chicken and mashed potatoes.

Then it was time for what we had all been waiting for. We got the final okay and began our journey to the village. We walked to Benny's which took about 20 minutes so we took a little breather then made our way to the market by the river. We walked around and looked at all the people had. They were so kind and many of the items which they make are interesting and cool.

After the market, we walked up the road to the Chinese Supermarket. Some of us bought food and cold drinks for the walk back. We made our way back to Benny's where we sat down to relax and have ice cream. We then started walking back to camp and got to the point we were all dreading - the big hill. It was mostly uphill on the way back but the last hill before camp is the worst. I know I had to take a breather at the top before moving on, but we all made it back.

It was fun when we got back. We sat on the steps and talked as well as watched two of the boys make a swing for the little kids. It is great playing with the kids because they are so interested in meeting us and playing games.

Dinner time came pretty fast. We had chicken, coleslaw and rice. I thought it was very delicious, and it was even better with it all mixed together! Tonight was church night for the youth so after dinner we got ready for that and were going to be dropped off around 7 but no one was in the church so Mrs. Taylor treated us to a fruit drink (don't worry, non-alcoholic) at Benny's. When we finished the drinks, we walked down to the church and joined the youth. This was a great experience because the songs were sung in Spanish and also English. The prayer was in Spanish and, although I couldn't understand, I could definitely feel the presence of the Lord. Ecclesiastes 12:1 and 13 were the verses which were read and it was read in Spanish first and then shout out to Julia who got up in front and read it in English. I had such a great time today and look forward to tomorrow as well as the many other days we are here.

We are back in the dorms and winding down for the night to enjoy yet another great day in Belize! Good night everyone.

Love,

Elizabeth

So, I'm sure you can tell, we all have been quite busy today. As I was journaling about the adventure, I couldn't help but it see how much God is placing on our hearts and lives. For instance, Andrew bought some rope to make the swing Elizabeth was talking about. The kids absolutely loved it, but the selflessness that went into the thought and making of the swing absolutely blew my mind. It really is interesting to sit back and watch 18 education majors do what they love to so the very most: love on kids.