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Destination and living conditions: |
Participants will be living and doing construction
in a working class neighborhood of San Miguel on the island of
Cozumel. Cozumel is a 45 minute ferry ride off the Yucatan Coast.
It is a place of both great beauty and need. Living conditions
will be simple. Participants will be staying in Eben-Ezer Presbyterian
Church and will be sleeping in hammocks in the education wing that
Intercambio helped construct on previous projects. Meals will be
prepared by Maya cooks. Participants will experience daily life
in a developing nation. |
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| Construction: | Intercambio has been asked to replace the roof of a church that
was damaged by hurricane Wilma and the rains that followed. Participants
will be doing concrete construction under the direction of a skilled
Maya foreman. No previous construction experience is required. |
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| Cultural Exploration: | Participants will have time to explore other aspects of Maya and Mexican culture, visit a Maya village, explore the ruins at Chichen Itza, and build friendships across cultural differences. |  |
Trip Costs: |
The fee of $1,175.00 includes round-trip airfare from Indianapolis,
lodging, food (some exceptions), a handmade hammock to use and
take home, and transportation in Mexico. Due to the rising fuel
costs, the airfare accounts for over 40% of the registration fee.
(This fee may be altered if airfares increase.) |
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To Apply : |
If
you're interested in participating, click
here for an online copy of the application kit or write us
at summer2008@intercambio-maya.org. |
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