Today marked the beginning of hard work, new experiences, exciting moments and most importantly new outlooks on life to 47 of your fellow Zion Lutheran Church members. Our sense of normality and comfort is out of reach for many in Pisco; however, the people are open, happy, proud, and friendly to all of our different and new faces.
The trip began with a long day of traveling: a 2 and 1/2 hour flight to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. a 5 and 1/2 hour flight across the Gulf of Mexico to Lima, Peru. And a 5 hour drive to the city that was devastated by an earthquake in 2005, Pisco, Peru.
After a couple hours to nap, we awoke and got ready to tour where our three work sites will be located. Driving through the bumpy dirt roads of the town, we saw the devastation, and the faces of little kids and adults so happy to watch our buses passing them. Every person we met or passed, waved with excitement and were welcoming us with open arms. The people here are a proud group of people, happy and comfortable in every way.
We have a filling week and a half ahead of us and we look forward to all of the experiences yet to come our way. Keep us in your prayers!
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