Home Away From Home

Welcome to our home in Antigua! We are staying in a very nice apartment very close to the center of town so we can walk everywhere. It is so great to have everything we need within walking distance. Of course, carrying 25lb Eli is forcing us to get into shape very fast! Antigua is so beautiful and there are so many amazing places to explore. Today we leisurely wandered around our neighborhood. For those who are familiar with Antigua, our apartment is one street over from Cafe Sky on 2nd Avenida South. Our biggest treat today was buying some freshly made tortillas at a little tortilleria around the corner from our apartment. We then had ourselves a little Guatemalan feast with leftover chicken from Pollo Campero and black beans (of course!).

Eli is continuing to do amazingly well with us and we think the attachment has already started, though we realize it is a process and takes time. We believe that all of our visit trips have really made a difference. He is also so tolerable of all our adventures. He rarely fusses and is happy as long as he has some room to roam. For the last day, however, he has been very fussy (which is relatively minor). We figured it was probably due to our hectic schedule this week and all of the change he has endured. Then we discovered that he is cutting FOUR teeth! So, this poor boy is enduring a lot right now!

In other news, Guatemalan adoptions are caught up in yet another political mess. PGN has temporarily suspended the review of adoptions due to a change in command. Of course, this means more delays for families waiting to bring their children home. We are feeling so grateful that we are not caught in this recent mess, but our hearts are breaking for all of the families still waiting.

The main door to our apartment complex. This door leads to the street and is locked. And, that is an advocado tree! Yummy!!

Eli venturing out of our apartment into the courtyard.

The courtyard right outside our apartment.

The two main windows of our apartment.

Eli peeking through the window!

Scary staircase to the bedroom loft. Main living area. There are two daybeds that serve as couches and a dining table.
Kitchen
Main living area