Sunday, February 22, 2015

La Finca - Day 1 and 2?

Once again, I will try to keep the blog updated with some thoughts and experiences of our project trip to Nicaragua.  I am here leading a team of 12 engineers and architects to support the ministry of Young Life near Matagalpa, Nicaragua (see "La Finca")

Our travels to Nicaragua were wonderful, we had one canceled flight, but those passengers were able to get on other flights and catch up with the rest of the team.  Yesterday afternoon we drove from Managua (150 feet elevation) up to the camp outside Matagalpa (4880 feet elevation).

One thing that surprised the team last night was the temperature.  You think you are in Nicaragua where it is hot and humid, but up here in the mountains it is quite chilly, I will be adding another blanket tonight!
Driving down into Matagalpa

Hills around the camp


Today we went to church at a Baptist church in town.  As always, it was pretty awesome to sing songs we knew, in Spanish.  After service and dinner, we traveled back to the Camp and learned more about what Young Life program looks like here in Nicaragua and what their vision is for the camp.  That was very exciting for the team.  

Tonight we are preparing for the day tomorrow where we get to do the technical stuff that we love so much.  I will try to get more pictures of the camp tomorrow and give you all an update on how things are going.

Praise/Prayer requests:
  • Praise - Safe travels - no lost luggage
  • Praise - Team is relating well with one another
  • Pray for clarity as we move into the beginnings of design
  • C.K., one of our team members came with a bit of a cold.  She is still fighting that bug, pray for health for her and the rest of the team.

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