We arrived yesterday after almost a full 24 hours of traveling. Travelling with 30 people is quite fun and thankfully went very smooth for our first experience all together. Unfortunately after flying one 8 hour leg and then another 5 hour leg we were delayed in the air because of fog and then even had to land in Uraguay for a few hours while we waited in the plane before taking off again to Buenos Aires...therefore an extra 4hours in the plane :). The adventure has begun. Jack and Naomi were champs and slept and played for the whole time. Love those seat back entertainment systems for long flights.
The drive through the city made us so excited to be here. Naomi was fascinated by all the laundry hang drying out the tall city apartments. I can already tell it's a very warm culture and we can't wait to explore it. The weather is cold and wintery and I am so happy we packed some warm clothes. The hostel is like an old Argentina home with a courtyard and tall ceilings. We have a room for our family with two bunk beds and the rest of the team are in rooms of 4 or 8 bunk rooms. We all share a few bathrooms and there isn't much privacy so we will definitely be getting to know each other. :). It feels homey already and we have a big living room for devotions and class time which is great.
We had only been here about an hour yesterday and we walked next door to the empanadas cafe and all the guys in our team had befriended an Argentinian grandma and were sharing a meal with her practicing their Spanish and ended by praying with her. God is so good to begin the trip with experiences like this right away.
Breakfast this morning in the hostel was coffee and bread with dulce de leche jam on it. Jack and Naomi loved it and are hoping we have this every morning. :)
We begin our work with Life Argentina this afternoon working with the children in the "villas" or slums of Buenos Aires. Please be praying for us.
Gracias!!!!
5 comments:
What a great report, and how exciting to hear of your experiences already. We're so blessed to know you have arrived safely! What an incredible adventure!!! Our hearts and prayers are with you in Argentina :)
I'm so thrilled that you are blogging your adventure so that we won't miss a thing! I'll be following you avidly. We miss you and the kids here on the street, however! Sounds like a beautiful start to your trip, you are already making memories that will last a lifetime. Tell Naomi that Rachel misses her and says hello!
Cannot wait to hear more!!! And see pictures!!! Love you guys so much! God bless your time today with those precious children, all of them! Love you!
Great to read about your adventure so far and God's Divine appointment with the grandma. Thinking of you and praying for you...Lorrie ;)
Praying for you all and I am so excited you have begun in such a wonderful way! I know God has so much in store for you– can't wait to hear more!
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