Hola mis amigas and amigos!

We made it...we are now back in Pucullpa awaiting our flight to Lima. Good golly, it just doesn´t get any cooler here. Although, we are now able to do comparisons...today wasn´t as hot as yesterday....but it´s hotter than monday, remember monday? that sure was a pressure cooker.

But, we can´t complain, we enjoyed some AC at our hotel last night....and, are you ready for this....a semi warm shower just long enough to get the dirt out from between the toes. amazing how grit can find it´s way into even the most obscure nooks and crannies....

it was difficult leaving la merced again this year but know that God is at work in the community and in the hearts of those who work with the community. many great relationships were forged in la merced and within the team. it´s such a blessing to see God at work.

had a great time with ana, my sponsored child. she´s much more outgoing this year and hung out with us a lot. It´s so cool to see her growing and to know that she is well in many, many ways.

looking forward to cusco, they say it´s cooler there. i think they lie. although, i am hopeful that there are no bugs. we are just covered. the peruvians laugh at the gringos and gringas covered in red dots. i think they are just happy to get a break from the bugs since they all flock to the newbies. it was so nice to eat last night and not have to thinking about covering your food so that ants don´t fall in from the trees...or to not have to be constantly swatting bugs. ah, the luxuries we take for granted. what a humbling experience.

hugs and smooches to all on the homefront, family, friends, baby g and yashi. miss you all and am looking foward to seeing you all real soon!

jessica