Made it!

After 50+ hours in airports and planes, I finally made it to Puerto Maldonado, Peru at 12:30 today. It really should have been much less, but I forgot that in Atlanta, my watch was an hour behind. So, I missed my flight, and there is only one per day. That was the only hitch I had. Customs was a breeze, and I didn´t lose any luggage.

FYI: it is hot and humid, we are on Eastern Standard Time, and everyone rides motorcycles. I have discovered this while on my first assignment here, which is to do various tasks to become more familiar with the town.

Later today, I will meet the family that I will stay with before and during training, which starts in a few weeks and move in. I still don´t have much information about the training.

Please pray:
-For the relationships within the team and with our hosts
-We would be quick learners of the language and methods the team uses
-That our prayer lives and scripture knowledge would deepen so that we can effectively model it for new believers
-God would begin raising up laborers among the harvest so that the work will continue after we have gone

Thank you for your prayers concerning my travel. In spite of the long stays in airports, I was able to maintain a postive attitude and met several people who I hope were positively influenced by the encounter. Please continue to remember us in your prayers even though I will be out of touch for up to four months.