Landing in Guatemala, these were the first lovely ladies I met on this trip as we were transferred from the airport in Guatemala City to Antigua by shuttle.

Our airport transfers together.

After our first night together in Antigua, about to make the journey to San Martin.

Our first bus trip together, heading to the school an hour and a half out of San Martin.

The opening ceremony with the children and community members

Day one at the school, meeting new friends that will last a lifetime!

The birthday girls!

Our fearless trip leaders and Hug It Forward staff.

Working together to make a difference!

The kids at last years’ Bottle School…

And of course the kids at our Bottle school, the conmunity of Cojomachoj, too!

The beautiful staff and students at the Special School in San Martin.

Our trip to the Myan Ruins.

(Couldn’t get a proper picture of a humingbird… they were too fast! 😉)

Furry (and not-so-furry) friends.

We even found love in the trees 😉

Meal times together

Our last morning together, the Sunrise climb to the lookout over Antigua… creating the final memories together.

Forever in my heart, true lifelong friendships have been created on this trip! We continue our journey till we meet again…! XO