We Arrive in Honduras

I was six months old the first time I visited Central America and though I obviously don't remember that event, I am convinced that I must have, even at that young age, left a part of me here because each time I return there is something in me that says "home". Along with that feeling comes the initial shock of being in a country where traffic laws mean little, horses pull carts on the edge of the roadway, taillights are optional and you can still ride in the back of a pickup with 20 of your friends. And of course the poverty.

We arrived in San Pedro Sula after an uneventful flight, but minus one suitcase. Fortunately American Airlines was able to find it in Miami and get it on the last flight in that evening. This same flight brought the Campbells, another family of 5, from Minnesota who will be staying here for two months also. In an amazing turn of events we also discovered that their 12 year old son Jeremiah may be Thomas' long lost twin separated at birth (joking). We report, you decide.

By the time we collected everyone it was too late to travel. Travel after dark is dangerous, partially because of crime, but primarily because of things to collide with. Animals, slow moving unlit vehicles, pedestrians and pot holes. We spent the night at a hotel in El Progresso, got a decent start in the morning and arrived in Siguatepeque around 10 am CST. We were warmly welcomed by Mark and Michelle Fitzz and Tim and Julie Nelson. We spent the afternoon getting settled in to the multi purpose "casita" we are renting. It is very nice with the unique feature of having six toilets and six showers, one for each of us including a spare. I hope this is not an indication of our future sanitary needs.

Mark and Barbe went grocery shopping with two of the ladies while the boys and I explored our new surroundings. There are several families living on campus, some Honduran and some American, most with children. The boys quickly made new friends.

It is very beautiful here. The weather was warm today, about 80 F, with relatively low humidity.

On a very sad note, we learned today of the passing of a dear friend. Our love and prayers go out to the Dubuc family as we mourn your
                                                          loss with you.