Yesterday we had a typical Mayan ceremony explained to us, and we all participated... even with a little rain. We learned about the forces of nature, water, air, fire... , about some of the beliefs, about the significance of the colored candles... purple against evil, for strength against vices, pink for health and hope, red for love, faith, sky blue for business, luck, studies and travel, yellow protects adults, white is for the protection and health of children, blue for good luck in work, great for prosperity, black for friendship and against negative emotions.... A circle was made and on it we laid sugar, incense, fatwood, Rosemary, corn, and candles of all colors, with blue in the center, and then we lit it all. Pretty cool.
Today small groups went to the "factoria del chocolate" - actually the kitchen of Josefina - where kids pounded cocoa into frames for hot chocolate squares. Tomorrow morning is free, so kids and adults have a variety of plans. Some kids want to experience a chicken bus, some want to go to Zunil... we'll give a few choices at break today.
A few Gallo beer shirts, and a few Che shirts have popped up already. Hey, I don't go with them to the stores. I think overall the kids are doing well.... a pretty mature group.... they are having a good time, and the Spanish, although intense, is progressing rapidly. This weekend - Tikal!
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