Today Annapolis and Lake Atitlan Rotarians travelled to 8,600ft in the mountains of Guatemala to visit the Mayan village of Vista Hermosa. We plan to work together as a team to bring water to this village, which is in crisis due to decreased rainfall.
The Vista Hermosa School, site of our meeting with the head of the village water committee, school director, and village residents
The school director explained that the lack of water for handwashing leads to frequent intestinal illnesses in the children.
The villagers helped us walk the steep 1 mile trail down to the river that they use to gather water and wash clothes.
Lake Atitlan Rotarian Clint demonstrates the discomfort of carrying a 25 lb vessel on your head.
Later in the afternoon we met with the regional mayor and his councilmen who promised municipal support for the project.
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