Hurray!!

The students are here!  With only 1 delayed bag, the students are quickly settling in to the hostel that they will call home until Monday.  Friendships are already forming that will last far beyond this summer. 

Everyone is healthy, happy and super sleepy after their day of travel.  

The last two will arrive at 4:30am and we will start our orientation at 9:30 (CST).

Thanks for all of your prayers.  We covet them this week as we train and orient and of course all summer longs.  More updates to come.  For now I'm off to bed until the 4am airport run.

Tomorrow!!

How excited are you about coming to Peru TOMORROW!!

Wednesday night once we get to the hostel, there are two computers that you can use to let family know that you have gotten here safely.  I will also post here on the blog where you parents can check.  It will probably be 2am CST before I can get anything posted, but I'll do it.

Just a reminder, if for some reason you miss a flight in the states that is going to delay you getting to Peru, please call me at (804) 767-1255.  I will be monitoring all your flights to Peru, so if they are delayed, I will know about it and will still be at the airport when you arrive.  We're praying that every flight will be on time!

Arrival in Lima

For your arrival in Lima use the linked document to fill out your immigration form, clear customs and find me at the airport.  This is also posted in the Facebook group and has been emailed to you.  The info is slightly important. ;)

Vacation Time!

I'll be on vacation May 16-23.

While on vacation I'm unplugging the computer and not responding to email (hopefully!).  Send me any questions by May 15th and I'll respond. 

Mountain Laundry

Everybody is going to get to do laundry.  It may look a little different than you are used to.  For those of your in the mountains, there will be two options.
1) You can learn to wash them by hand and do it yourself, or
2) you can usually find a lady in town who is willing to wash them for you.  You'll pay her a little bit for washing your clothes.  That will help generate some income for her family and save you a bunch of time.

Prayer Guide

It's time!  Whip out out those 30-day prayer guides that are linked above.  You're barely 30 days out from arriving in Lima now.  Woo hoo!

Snail Mail

A couple of you have been asking if it's possible to receive mail (like cards and packages) while you are in Peru this summer.  Unfortunately, it's really not feasible.  Sorry about that!  I know it may be disappointing for some of you.