Nich Post 1

We finally got the blog to work. What a couple of days it had been. Busy busy busy, nonstop go from the time you wake up, but there is so much to do and so much to see that you don't mind just going. This first night was a little strange as we were still acclimating after our flights. The Denver to Houston flight was awful but that was the only one. Mexico is exactly how you imagine it and yet nothing like you imagine it. It is beautiful and while it is a country that looks poor and run down you can feel the energy and the resilience of these people. The people are beautiful and the food is delicious. The hacienda was amazing on Sunday, lots of cool history and sights. I took some pictures and videos. Church on Sunday was great, we ate tortas for lunch. Who knew putting refried beans on sandwiches made them so good! Today we spent a lot of hard hours in the sun scarping and sealing a roof on the Agape house and after we visited the Jireh house for lunch and playing with the children. It is amazing how after a hard day of working you suddenly get a burst of energy and can just go go go with these kids. I miss my wife and my bed but the days are great and I would not give up these past few days for anything. Part of me feels like we have a lot of time left and yet no time left. I am journaling everyday and very quickly filling up my Moleskin which may present a problem but I find it the best way to record thoughts. There are some things that take some getting used to, but you adapt quickly. The car rides are always an adventure and the children are so loving even when you need to look at them and tell them you speak no Spanish or very little Spanish. I have had to do that quiet a bit! I look forward to coming home and I look forward to the time spent here. It will be a hard place to leave and I understand why people fall in love with this place. tomorrow is waking up early to get tamales for breakfast, more work and yet another house to visit and I can't wait for it.

Sam - I have so many stories to tell you and can't wait to see you when I get home. I can imagine that the week had been hard but you are a rockstar and I know you got this the rest of the week. I can't wait to talk to you again. this week will go so fast. I love you so much and you mean the world to me.

Some thoughts from the trip
-It rains every night and the rain is always accompanied by thunder and lightning.
-There is a lot more green than I originally pictured.
-Despite what people like to think and say I feel perfectly safe at all times, whether it be at a house or walking to a little store outside the compound or anywhere in public.
-Stray dogs are EVERYWHERE, sometimes three to one spot. But you quickly become used to and blind to them. The dogs are also all different kinds, large labrador mix looking dogs. Medium size curly haired dogs. Small dogs. It isn't one kind it is all kinds.
-I would never want to drive here.


I will try and post as soon as possible again. Thanks for checking in!
Nich