We arrived safely in Belize City Saturday afternoon, greeted by tropical air and many smiling faces as we stepped off of the plane. (Denny and Mark quickly learned not to take photographs in customs!) After settling into our hotel in Belize City, we met friends of Mark and Lydia's for dinner. Friend Jerry treated us to some insights on the cultural history of Belize and the importance of providing the children of Belize with educational opportunity. His words were inspiring and added to our excitement regarding our work at Holy Cross.
The following morning, warm sunshine accompanied us as we walked down the street to the nearby Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist. The Dean of the Cathedral, the Very Rev. Lloyd A. Neal, led us in a service full of spirit and song. It was beautiful and very moving to watch Lydia join Reverend Neal in performing the Eucharist.
We were able to see more of Belize, and get a bit of a feel for the people of Belize, as we drove to the Altun Ha Mayan Ruins. (We all realized the Mayans must have been in very good shape. The steps were steep!)
Late Sunday afternoon had us taking a water taxi from Belize City to San Pedro, on Ambergris Caye, where Francis, the director of Holy Cross Anglican School , met us at the dock and took us to our hotel.
We have been welcomed to Belize with open arms. We're now ready to open our own arms and get to work. We'll pick up hammers and nails and do just that, bright and early tomorrow morning!
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Tell my dad that I love him so much and I miss him just as much!
Grace Coonan
We're very happy to hear you all arrived safe & sound. It's 3 degrees at home so you picked a perfect time to travel!
Keeping you in our prayers,
Nancy Fuenffinger
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