Day One- We Made It!

Hola! As Dick already let you know we have made it safely to Esquias, Honduras. This is Katie and Mary and as we write this the kids are settling in, getting unpacked, and acclimating to the heat…. We heard it’s snowing in Rapid… bummer. So far our trip has consisted of a lot of traveling, singing, and ice cream and it’s gone very smoothly. After we landed in Tegucigalpa we boarded a bus and headed toward Esquias. Along the way we were greeted by Honduran students (yes, they wear uniforms too!), many oxen in the road, we were serenaded by our ever-talented students (Mrs. Weber you’d be proud) and received waves from friendly people all along the way. We also came to appreciate the American driving regulations… as here in Honduras it seems to be a free for all (but don’t worry, we’re in good hands). We just finished up a delicious dinner which included ice cold Coca Cola in glass bottles, and Father Mark will be saying mass for us shortly. We are blessed to have him with us and students who are so ready to participate and engage in their prayer/faith life. You would have been impressed with them singing psalms and doing morning prayer in the Houston airport this morning. Tomorrow we will begin our work on the water project, and everyone is really eager to get started on doing the work we came to do. Although we’ve just been here a day, it is already clear that God is present in our trip, our students, and the people of Honduras. We thank you for your continued prayers.


Observations from the Day:

• Don’t forget your work gloves (cough..Bill Freidel…cough), but if you do there’s a shop on the way to Esquias where you can buy 2 pairs for $8.33.
• We wish we could all speak Spanish as well as Lauran Feist. The Honduran children already love her!
• Pine trees and palm trees look strange growing next to each other.
• The students of St. Thomas More have bladders the sizes of peanuts.
• Ms. Trucano- the students are journaling… even Derek.

Vaya con dios!