Laying the fire box

the stove building

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February 4th 2010
We have just finished 4 days of stove building in the village of Rancho de Teja, which is located high in the mountains north east of Xela. Jim and I were in a few different groups and completed 2 stoves and began a third. I found it very emotional when the stoves were finished and the lady of the house would thank us for her new stove. Our first family was a large extended family with the mother, ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Western Highlands » Quetzaltenango

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The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more