Back again!
Its been a whirlwind few days since the last blog entry.
On Monday July 13, our teams across Peru and Bolivia bid adieu to their project sponsors. Our mission work is now done. For some it was a tearful good-bye. For others more circumspect - that with life's adventures comes "blessin's and lessons." And at times, the lessons outweigh the "blessin's." But I hope I'm speaking for all as I write this - there is a humble hope that each of us made a difference in some small way.
On Monday night, the Lima team was joined by new team members who were unable to participate in our mission work and have now joined us for a "cultural tour" of Peru. I am particularly excited because two of the new members are my sons Matt and Kent. Now begins the reunion of all teams.
On Tuesday morning the Lima teams - eye glass, children's ministry and dental - departed Lima for Cusco, Peru. They will be sightseeing during their visit and will await the arrival of the rest of us.
On Tuesday at 0430 the Santa Cruz teams - medical and dental - left for the airport. Similarly the Cochabamba teams - construction and the girls' home and children's orphanage - departed. These teams met in La Paz, Bolivia. From there we boarded a bus and then catamaran to cruise Lake Titicaca. This lake is stunning and particularly mesmerizing was our stop at the the Island of the Sun or Isla del Sol - the birthplace of the Incan Empire. We climbed 280 steps to take in the breathtaking view and visit a museum brimming with opulent costumes. These costumes are used today in parades and festivals and they are brightly coloured and laden with gold and jewels. We ended our cruise in the delightful seaside town of Copacabana and then took a bus to to Puno. A late night toast with a pisco sour - a popular concoction of brandy, cane syrup, lime, and egg white - and it was off to bed.
Our contingent will now head to Cusco by train. Tonight will mark the final phase of our reunion to be celebrated with a special dinner and folklore show.
Ciao!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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