Joshua Station "Trunk or Treat"

Somewhere in Between

On the first of June I moved into #223 at Joshua Station, where, for some strange grace, I felt immediately at home. I spent my summer working as a nanny for ten year old twins in one of the wealthiest families in Colorado. I woke up each morning, walked through the maze of broken bicycles and popsicle sticks in the parking lot of Joshua Station, and got into my car to drive either to the three story house on the golf course, or the polo horse ranch south of the city. My day was filled with swim or tennis lessons at the country club, play dates to the water or amusement parks, horseback riding, and restaurant dining. In the evenings I pulled into my little community where my neighbors were sitting outside talking, cooking in the community kitchen, or watching their kids ride bikes in circles around their roped-off, asphalt, play area. The theme of my entire year seems to have been contrast- and this summer was no exception. Here are a few pictures of some of my younger neighbors from the last few days (notice they feel at home in my apartment!)

Lago de Atitlan

I just spent the last three days in paradise. Friday some friends and I headed for Jaibalito, on Lake Atitlan, where we spent three days swimming, kayaking, eating amazing gourmet food, and sharing great conversation. The last two weeks I have been feeling really ready to be home- and even looked into changing my ticket so I could be in New Orleans a few days earlier then I had planned, but today I am feeling refreshed and happy. I have to tell you that the pictures don´t do the place justice! I will be back in the states on Saturday, where I will be spending a day in New Orleans for my good friend, Marnie´s, bachalorette party. Monday I will be in Iowa where I will spend a month with my family before heading to Denver. Hope to catch up with you all soon!

Good Friday

I woke up Friday morning at 4a.m. to wander the streets of La Antigua and look at the street carpets that were being constructed. I was suprised to find an unbelievable number of people (families with children included) walking the streets, purchasing or vending food outside of the churches, or out in front of their houses working on their families´alfolmbra, or street carpet. I wandered around the city for about three hours, watched another huge processional, and had breakfast before waking friends up to go wander again. Here are some of the ¨best of¨ the photos I took of my favorite alfolmbras. Enjoy, and I hope your celebration of Jesus´resurrection is filled with as much beauty









































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Maundy Thursday