LA PUERTA

Okay, so in the states we would not even think about calling any house, let alone, any room be complete until the door was put up. I mean, we need to be able to go into any room behind us, turn around and close that door until the latch catches. Well, here in Guatemala that is not really the case. Often times a house or property will have one main iron door that is accessed by a key. After that usually what seperates rooms is a simple fabric hanging in a doorway. Well, today at Angelina's house I spent the whole morning assembling and mounting a door for Evelyn's room. Evelyn is a new mother and I sure she now will appreciate a little extra privacy, not that makes much difference considering most any mother will breastfeed in front of any stranger. Yes, I have been around that and at first it is awkward but it is just a way of life here.

I'll try and post a picture later.

Jeff