Arrival

We arrived in Cuzco Friday morning. All of us were pretty weary, but we were also fairly hungry. So, Pastor Samuel took us to breakfast at a little shop in Cuzco. We had a nice omelet, café con leche, fruit smoothie and fresh bread. After eating we all piled into the vehicle and started the drive to Urubamba. I honestly don’t know how long the drive was, because I was exhaustedly passed out in the back seat. We did stop a couple of times to take a few pictures at some different Incan ruins. After arriving in Urubamaba we again ate and unloaded our things. We did all get a nap that afternoon and barely woke up in time to go to the evening evangelistic service. Thankfully, Peruvian time does not mean that things start on time.

I was extremely thankful for a nap, but I had also really been anticipating a nice warm shower. However, we didn’t have time before the service and then when we got back… there was no water. So, again we crashed. That peaceful sleep was interrupted thought, but a mild water crisis. The water turned on randomly, and flooded the bathroom and some other rooms in the house. The night before, the water had been turned on (but there was no water) and the facet had not been turned back to off. So, poor MJ was awakened to a wet bed. Thankfully, the only thing that really got wet was MJ’s bed. Eventually we did get all of the water sopped up, and crawled back to bed.

Today, (Saturday) the women spent a majority of the day making song charts for the Spanish children’s songs and the men used their time tearing out portions of the church and preparing for the rebuilding process. We were each able to shower today as well. The showers were pretty cold, but they were definitely refreshing!

Some random things you may want to know:

- Heather’s name in Spanish is Braza (pronounced Braysa)

- Mate (pronounced Matay) is the cure all tea… especially for headaches from the altitude.

- The water has some parasites in it, so don’t drink it unless it has been boiled. In fact, if you go out to eat somewhere, be sure to wipe your fork with a napkin so that you be sure to remove any possible parasites. The parasites are only there if water is present.