I arrived in Mendoza this morning, after flying all night (total 11.5 hours flying). It was pretty neat seeing the sun rise over the Andes. The last flight was from Santiago Chile over the Andes into Mendoza. Seeing the Andes mountains from the air is incredible! They are a gigantic mountain range, on an Alaskan scale of mountains. When we landed in Mendoza it was 34 Degrees with light snow. On top of that, its late fall so all the leaves are falling from the trees, which really feels bizarre in late May. Mendoza itself is relatively flat, but with the mountains in the background. As soon as you fly in you see vineyards everywhere, so you see why this is known as the Napa Valley of South America.
I got to spend some time today with Cristian Mikkan the Equip coordinator for Mendoza and his wife. They are really great people, with a heart to serve the Lord. Everyone I've met from the other pastors to the hotel staff and people on the street are very friendly. Sorry, don't have any good pictures yet, but should have some tomorrow.
3 comments:
Thanks for creating this blog to update us. We praise GOD with you that you not only made it safely there, but have this opportunity to serve!! We are excited to hear about some of the awesome ways GOD will use you. Just think-the benefit of this conference probably won't be felt for quite a while to come. We're praying for you and your family at home. Love, your sister, Chris
Pretty excited for you and Mendoza!
Daryl
Hey Ray...I am glad to hear that you made it safely! Isn't it amazing how God seems to always work out our fears and uneasiness...it's been a while since you have been out of the country without me (ha!ha!)...so I figured you might be a little scared since you don't have your sidekick! I know I don't have to tell you...but we are praying for you everyday and we can't wait to hear what God is doing in Argentina and what he is doing in you as well!
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