Measuring land

We are still in the process of looking for land to buy, and we are hoping to purchase a property that we have mentioned looking at before.  We went out to measure the land with a really long tape measure, and then we went to the owner's house to "platicar," or chat, about the price.

Measuring from the rock in one corner
to the rock in the other corner.

Sebastián, the owner and our car mechanic,
showing Michael the edge of the property.

Pine needles

In Chichicastenango, whenever there is a celebration or important church service, they spread pine needles on the floor.  This is our church, with a visiting worship band.

Cemetery

This is our local cemetery in Chichicastenango.  The graves are houses that are brightly painted to honor the spirits of dead ancestors that some of the people believe still reside there.