Joe and his truck have a very good relationship since it has taken over for our van in driving Joe over the very interesting and challenging roads, and bridges, and donkey trails of Guatemala, sometimes at 12,000 feet altitude. Every once in a while Joe needs to do a mid-trip fix, sometimes not very near a car repair shop or garage.

More incredible shots by our photographer son, Micah, on the way to Quiche (pronounced "Keechay" for those who are thinking of egg dishes right now :o)

Some views of the beautiful Guatemala mountains on the way to the Walton's mission compound
The photo of the highway shows the shift in the highway (see the yellow line) due to the fact it is on a fault line.
Joe has travelled to almost all of the 22 Departamentos (like provinces) in Guatemala in his work that he does for other ministries and missions, schools and hospitals.
To read more about the Walton's work see some of the blogs below.

This picture is of Micah and Joe's recent trip to the Waltons, mentioned in the archives....who, true to their name....live in the "boonies". Micah, Joe and another young man worked on changing over much of the electrical system for the mission there....big job! Joe usually is not afraid of heights....or climbing poles with rubber boots on...handy!