Day 3 at the worksite. Today was filled with more rebar work, along with sand sifting for mixing concrete. The mason and workers are starting to become more comfortable with us and our work. They give us directions and they trust us to do it right. This is different than day one when they would constantly check our work and fix what needed to be fixed.
I noticed as I was working today that people in Guatemala are always greeting you, unlike at home. In the states you walk by people and just keep going, often without a word. Here, children walk by and are quick to say “hola” or “buenas dias”. My Spanish speaking skills are no where near sufficient; however, that doesn’t seem to matter. A simple smile and a wave to the children causes them to smile in return. Despite our differences in cultures, this nonverbal communication shows that we are not so different. One smile can spread and instantly make someone’s day a little brighter.
Written by Kaitlyn
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