Preparations are Underway

With the anticipation of your arrival, I'm getting all the fun things in place, like a place to sleep, plans for meal, sorting out your budgets, transportation, etc.  A big piece of the puzzle was put in place this morning when I secured reservations at a local hostel.

Ya'll are going to love it!  Great outside space, hammocks, yummy breakfast, comfortable seating, large rooms with a bathroom attached to each room.  Trust me, these are the best digs summer missionaries have ever had.  Take a peek....

Resources

Everybody needs some suggestions and helps sometimes with how to raise support to serve.  Here are some helpful documents from the IMB Student Department that may help.

Biblical Principles for Funding and Christian Ministry
The Foundations of Fundraising
Strategy for Fundraising
Letters to Prospective Contributors
Church Support
Thank You and Follow Up

Internet access

Internet in rural Peru is limited.  Below you'll find the availability for each of your locations.

Los Angeles:  There is not a place in town that currently has internet.  There is limited cell phone signal (I will provide a phone).  

San Jose de Quero:  There is internet in the hostel.  It is extremely slow, and works most of the time.  Last summer the internet went out for 2 weeks.  The local phone in town does work.  Currently there is no cell phone signal.

Iquitos: There are internet cafes all over town and places to call the States.

Canta: There isn't internet access in Huaros, the town outside of Canta where you will be staying.  About 45 minutes away there is internet access.


Recuay:  There are internet cafes in Recuay.  The internet is not fast, but usable.  There are also plenty of places to places calls to the US.

Basic Schedule

June 1:  Arrive in Lima after 8:00pm and before 2:00am on June 2nd

June 2 to 5:  Orientation in Lima

June 5 or 6: Travel to ministry location

July 27: All teams return to Lima

July 28 and 29: Debriefing

July 30: Shopping and fun day...

 evening departure after 8:00pm and before 2:00am on July 31st.

Travel Notice

I will be off email from Saturday, February 19 through Sunday, February 27 traveling without my computer.  If you have anything urgent you need me to answer, send it to me by this Friday night.

Will be have cell phones?

Each team will have a cell phone that will be purchased and ready when they arrive.  Some areas have stronger cell phone signals than others.


There is a local phone in each town where you can use phone cards to call home.

Will I need a Visa to get into Peru?

You will enter Peru on a 90 day tourist visa that will be stamped in your passport when you arrive.  You don't need to do any work ahead of time for this.

I'll send you an email with detailed instructions for filling out the forms on the plane, working through customs and immigrations and finding me at the airport amongst the masses.