That would be Yash, short for Yash o quin te la.. birthplace of Pastor Pablo, and essentially the birthplace of the ministry here. It is a community of about 300 persons, in the low mountain region. 
There is nothing much here..2 tiendas, the church, and..the remnants of " Jungle Camp". Its claim to fame was this Jungle Camp, established by the known Bible Translation organization, Wycliffe. This camp was established to train early missionaries how to live in the jungle and survive in the mountains, while ministering to the people. Rudimentary health care was critical. Many of the early missionaries trained local para-medics in health care. 
View of Yax from the top of the hill
Carolyn in front of Joaquin's clinic. I have the same photo from 14 years ago!
This health system exists today, and is one we have built on. Bringing the gospel to these native .Indians was in great part due to the offering of health care, and the development of relationships, 2 principles we abide by today. It is beautiful here! The vistas, the hills, tranquil paths and streams, the gentle people, the flowers. I can't stop taking pictures, tho the images remain in my head. More beautiful images to send, hang on my wall, scrap into precious albums. Each one represents a special time and place in this journey of mine.
I spent several days here, with Jan and Pablo's extended family. They are fixing Mom and Dad 's old house. The roof fell in... p
Pablo's mom and sister Cata in their kitchen
The curly stuff is Cha'Pi, or known as Donkey Tail. The photo below is the plant before cooking. It is high in protein
also with us is a "missionary kid", now 65 years old...who was born here in Yax, as her parents were missionaries at the Jungle Camp. She lived here for 21 years, until she left to work and finish school, etc. She lives in Holland. She had not been back for many years until last year, and now this year she is visiting and staying for awhile. She was teaching the Hebrew class with Jim.
It has been fun to reminisce with her, and to walk about the hills and pastures finding all her familiar spots. Today we hiked a distance, forded a small stream, and visited with the forever friendly residents. The vista from the top of the mountain was exquisite. 
I will stay another day, attend church here. We will go for a swim in a deeper part of the river later.
Chapi "Donkey tail"!
Chum y waj. Tortilla made with calabasa with bean paste inside
Sent from Carolyn's I Pad
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