Adjustment Day

Patate, Ecuador Saturday, May 25, 2024 

Our team of 14 made it to Quito and got a night’s rest at the Holiday Inn near the airport on Friday. The next morning started early with a huge all-you-can eat breakfast, except for soft drinks which cost extra, but the coffee, fresh fruit, breads, eggs, and shrimp were great. Did I mention the coffee? Mmm mmm. I ate about half a bowl of seafood ceviche. It was alright but I thought it had too much lime. Jeremy and Jackie liked it, but then again they are from Mississippi. Julie said it was good, too. 

Next, we were on our way to the equator monument, which is a few hundred yards off, but not bad for French explorers 400 years ago. It made for some nice photos, souvenirs, and memories. I ate a banana split ice cream popsicle. Jackie and Jeremy love to share. Jerermy shared his roasted guinea pig with whoever wanted some and Jackie shared her vanilla, caramel frappacino double shot thing with whipped cream, mostly she just shared it with Julie…all down her arm and pants leg, but I digress. Lunch came a little later and included a hot tea or cider drink, blackberry juice, and potato soup. We each had our choice of chicken, beef, or pork as our main dish. 

More traveling and we ended up at camp. After dropping our stuff in our rooms, we got a campus tour. We ended the evening in the seminary where we ate supper and discussed a few details regarding VBS. As I type this, we are all in our rooms. Josh, Larry, Chase, and I are in a room with 20 bunks but because we’re men, we each have a corner of the room. I’m exhausted and hope to fall asleep as soon as the praise team, who is on the other side of this non-insulated wall finishes rehearsal.

We’re headed to worship tomorrow. I’ll preach at the Eternal Word Baptist Church and a couple of folks from our group will share their testimonies. God is good.