We're here!

Courtney and I made it uneventfully to Honduras. She and Patty were absolutely convinced that we needed to be at the airport by 5:00. Ugh. When we got there and saw the enormous line, I was inclined to agree with them, but we ended up moving very quickly and smoothly through check-in and security...our personal bag weighed in at 49 pounds exactly. We were very proud of our packing skills.

For our arrival in Honduras we were under strict orders from our team leader to "absolutely NOT leave the airport", but when we got here our leader's flight had been delayed. The men who were helping us with our bags ignored our request to keep them inside...so...we just got on the bus and came to Misión Caribe with half of our team. Apparently the other half just landed so we are updating quickly before the inevitable scolding that will occur when they arrive. The great thing is, all our bags arrived with us and we breezed through customs.

My roommate from 2005, Jenny, and her family met us at the airport which was a big treat. I haven't seen them in four years!

Arriving at Misión Caribe, we claimed two top bunks and were promptly involved in a loud and competitive game of fusebol? with Jose Jorge and Cristian. They won the tie breaker game and have been begging us to play again ever since. Suzy and her children joined us for dinner and Courtney and I had lots of fun entertaining and taking pictures of them while our team organized the pharmacy for the week. We had a team meeting to get to know each other and talk about the schedule for the week and now everyone is doing odd jobs. Tomorrow, we are going to a nearby church in the morning, lunch at Pizza Hut (so American!), and then back to Mision Caribe for our first clinic.

Love to all our families and thanks for the continued prayers for safety!

C & M

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