We spent a wonderful day in Antigua. The weather was perfect and we had a great tour guide, Victor, to show us around. Antigua is the former capital of Guatemala and is full of history. It is located about 45 minutes from Guatemala City. When we arrived there we toured a jade factory. One of these pictures is of a woman grinding jade into smooth polished pieces to be made into jewelry. Next we drove out of the city and walked to a point where we could see the whole city behind us(see picture) as well as a volcano. The cross we were standing in front of was built by the Spanish when they came to Guatemala centures ago and brought Christianity with them. We went from there back down to the city and toured a coffee plantation. After a wonderful lunch of local cuisine, we finished the day at the local handicraft market. Peter did so well with the whirlwind day of touring. He took 2 naps in the car and really enjoyed seeing his native homeland with us! I left Antigua today with a better appreciation for my son's heritage and native culture. Guatemalans are such proud, hard-working, beautiful people. This country's children are some of the most gorgeous I have ever seen. Peter has become quite attached to Hannah and if she is around, he won't go to anyone else. Makes his mommy feel bad!! We are looking forward to returning home tomorrow. It's time to get this little boy home where he belongs!! Just too bad it's so cold where he will be going!!!
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Beautiful scenery! How lucky you all are. Hurry home, we're waiting!!!
P.S. Peter is going to need that hat and MANY blankets. Burrr! Poor little thing. He is not going to know what hit him! Peter, you are just getting closer to Santa's house. See you soon!
I can not wait to see Peter. Taylor and I talk about him every day in school. You are so lucky to be adopting him.
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