Chasing the Wind A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. ~ Lao Tzu

Photos: Mapiu y Santiago

Tuesday, 13 May 2014 | Photo Gallery

Chile Day 6 - Dia del las mamas

Sunday, 11 May 2014 | Views [364]

It's mother's day and I miss my mommy!  I put my card in the mail the day before we left for Chile, so at least there was that.  Tried to call her today but our service wasn't working to get hold of her.  Hi, mom!!! We spent this morning ... Read more >

Chile Day 5 - Santiago

Saturday, 10 May 2014 | Views [375]

Today we explored the capital  We hooked up with the other group from Simpson University, and had breakfast together at the church.  We heard the testimony from Jeff, who is one of the founders of Iberamerica ministries.  His parents were ... Read more >

Chile Day 4 - Vino y Cafe!

Friday, 9 May 2014 | Views [532]

This morning we visited a winery called Concha y Toro.  A beautiful vineyard, just at the end of their harvest.  There is a part of the vineyard that they have specifically for tourists like us to come through and pick grapes off the vines.... Read more >

Tags: chile, coffee, wine

Chile Day 3 - Las Tias

Thursday, 8 May 2014 | Views [592] | Comments [1]

Today we finished the flower bed.  It was wonderful to know we were making this once broken-down place into a beautiful site where a community can come together and fellowship.  At home, we take for granted how safe and relatively clean our ... Read more >

Tags: chile

Chile Day 2 - Mezcla!

Wednesday, 7 May 2014 | Views [516]

Today's task was all about the mezcla y cemento!  My favorite.  ...no, but really.  I remeber being in the Dominican Republic and surprising all the machismo muchachos with my enthusiasm with mixing cement by hand, having no problem getting ... Read more >

Tags: chile, mezcla

Chile!

Tuesday, 6 May 2014 | Views [511]

May 6, 2014  Day 1 – We probably went to bed around 1:30, and I work up at 7:15 this morning. We're 3 hours ahead of California. Our team went to El Faro this morning, a church/school building on which we are doing renovations. It is the ... Read more >

Tags: chile, el faro, maipu, santiago

Heading to Chile

Monday, 5 May 2014 | Views [425]

Travel Day We've been traveling for the better part of about 15 hours now. We're in Panama City at the airport waiting for our flight to Santiago. I'm tired, but still so excited. This last flight was about 3 hours long, but it was a ghost flight, ... Read more >

Tags: chile