Well, we had a nice flight with no complications! It's only a 5 hour flight (give or take) from Houston. Since we were flying at night we couldn't see much, but it seemed like we were over land most of the time. For some reason that was surprising to me until I looked at a map....
Yesterday was a day of orientation and getting acquainted. There are about 6 students from Olivet, one from MNU and one from SNU. Then four of us who are considered "professionals". Another word for "older". Ha!
Today we worshipped at Iglesia Nazareno de Carcelen. That's the community just "down the hill" from the Seminary, where we are staying. I really don't know very much Spanish, especially when it's fast! I'm praying for a very teachable spirit AND brain!
Mike and I are staying in a nice little two bedroom apartment that overlooks the lower part of the campus and Carcelen. The mountains are across the valley. The city of Quito is only 4 - 5 miles wide and about 27 ( I think that's right) miles long since it sits in a valley. The weather has been very mild, perfect days 70's and cooler mornings and nights. We got up early this morning to take a few laps around the soccer field. I made about one lap (not a very big lap). At 9,300 feet altitude, I guess I need to acclimate myself some more.
We are looking forward to starting class tomorrow. It's just going to be great!
Love to everyone.
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Good luck tomorrow. Guess you know about Sudesh (Stenie's husband). Still unaccounted for in Haiti. Enjoy the adventure. Adios.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, please let me know what you find out about Sudesh. They have been on my mind so much.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your Spanish. Maybe before too long I can type in Spanish. I'm doing Rosetta Stone. Do you mind if I practice on you?
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