Safe arrival for Team 2

We arrived safely this morning in El Alto, Bolivia! I could definitely feel the effects of the high altitude as I could barely move my luggage through the immigration line without having to stop and catch my breath. Praise God there were no problems getting our visas or getting our luggage through customs. The customs guy barely checked. I think he was too preoccupied with my pen which I let him borrow but he would not give back. I asked for my pen back only for him to kiss it and offer me one of his. Why not get on his good side? So I accepted this exchange and went on my way. Joy and I met Chi at the gate and we headed to our hotel in La Paz.

I went to church with Kristen, her kids, and David Ray who´s here to help Kaya with their accounting. The service was in Spanish. I tried to sing along in Spanish and try to make out what the preacher was saying but eventually gave up. I was told I lucked out because the sermon didn´t go on for 2 hours. I met some people working or volunteering with Kaya and people working with other organizations in the area. It seemed like there was a close community of missionaries working in difference capacities to minister to the people here.

After church we had lunch with the Haung family. Then took a nap until Lynn came. Finally, united as a team we explored the area and ate at some fast food chicken place...I forget the name but I had the combo fiesta which had some fried plantains. We had a devotional back at the hotel, brainstormed ideas for the video, and went downstairs for some tea to help with the altitude. We ran into the Pu family and they shared with us their insights and experience this past week. It was helpful to hear their impressions.

Tomorrow we start our day first thing in the morning at the Kaya Center.