Day 1

This morning at about 4:30 am we finally stepped through the doors of the airport and made our way to the Holland's Speed the Light vehicle in the parking lot. On our way to our hotel Roger (the missionary we're here with) gave us a little tour of the city. Josh and I were surprised to see a few horses grazing though the trash on the street. Then we arrived at our new home, the Hotel Victoria.

I can't say the Hollands didn't prepare us for the cold here, but I do have to say we were a little misled by the weather forecasts. Even now, the weather station on my laptop says it's about 52 degrees, but I can assure you it's more like a balmy 35...Oh, and Bolivian hotels and homes have no heat. When we got settled in for a little bit of rest when we got here this morning, Josh and I both donned layers of pajamas before climbing under the covers. I'm sure glad I used up some prime suitcase real estate for my blanket from home. Then this morning after watching Josh endure a cold shower, it took some time for me to get up the courage to do the same. You know you're going to grow closer to the Lord when you have to pray just so you don't chicken out of your morning shower. But I made it through! And hey, the weather channel is forecasting 80 degree weather on Wednesday. I can dream, can't I?