Photos from the job

Some random photos from well digging in Bolivia...

Making rings for the wells

We make cement rings for the wells to make sure that they are as clean as possible and so that the ground will not cave in. This also ensures that the owners will have an easier time cleaning the wells.

First days in La Paz

I've already spent over a week in Bolivia and things are going great. It's amazing seeing how God is working through Samaritan's Purse to create sustainable projects. I'm going back out to the campo tomorrow and will return with pictures of the actual project that I am working on.

Getting reading to head out to the campo

Sopa de mani anyone?

Lost on the Altiplano.

Samaritan's Purse orientation

I want to share these photos of the friends that I made while in Boone, NC. They are all amazing people and I'm sure that God will use in great ways. I talked about them a bit here.

Ya ´toy, pues.

My flight was delayed for about two hours but wasn´t that bad. I think American Airlines is going on my not so favorite to fly with company list (along with LAB who shut down a few years ago).

I haven´t started feeling the altitude yet...

Leaving one America for another

I’m sitting in the Charlotte International Airport getting ready for my flight to Miami which will then transport me off to La Paz, Bolivia. I’ve really enjoyed meeting new people who are going all over the world to serve Franklin Graham, the poor, and more importantly, God. I’ve enjoyed the “mountains” that surround Boone and the curvy roads which reminded me of certain areas of Argentina and Bolivia (as opposed to flat Indiana). I’ve enjoyed the ice tea, even though I’ll probably go back to drinking plain water once I get to Bolivia. I’ve even learned to appreciate the southern accent and have even caught myself saying “y’all” and “m’am” once in a while.

North Carolina was enjoyable and very friendly, but it’s time to go the true south, South America. I’ve been hyped and encouraged by the people working at the home office in Boone and it’s hard to believe that the time for my trip to Bolivia is finally here. Even though I’ve spent quite a few years in Bolivia, I still don’t know what it will look like to live in La Paz. I do know that I’m supposed to learn something there and I’m willing to listen…

So far so good...

I've survived my second day without health insurance. Amen.