This morning began very early for us. Although our final circle time last night didn't end until after 11, we were up and packed by 5:30am for breakfast. The kitchen staff at Santisimo Sacramento have prepared delicious and nutritious food for us all week and today was no exception. Rosa even had fried eggs ready and waiting. At 6 we were in a cicle praying the Lord's Prayer in the foyer of the church. Several vehicles stood ready to take us all to the airport. The drivers and ancillary staff were there to escort us. They had no complaints about having to be there at the crack of dawn. What beautiful spirits they have! Check-in was a long and convoluted process and John and I were the last 2 on the plane even though we arrived at the airport 2 hours and 15 minutes prior to the flight. At least the church staff now knows how to expedite the next big group- they need to take everyone's passport to the airport the day before the flight. Wow! Leigh had never been on a youth mission trip before and he was amazed that a group our size, especially a group of teens, could be up, packed and out the door so early. Way to go PV Youth! The staff told me on the way to the airport that they were impressed with how hard you all worked each day. Other groups of teens have been tired and beat after one day of building. They were especially amazed at the strength and toughness of the girls. Usually girls don't do the hard work and ours did. The flight to Lima was uneventful. I saw a lot of people sleeping. Once we arrived and had our bags, we talked with everyone who has been feeling under the weather in the past few days(about 14 of the group!) to decide who felt up to going on the city tour of Lima. Ron, Scott, Stu, Donna B and I walked across the street to the hotel and got a "Junior Suite", where the guys promptly got into bed and fell sound asleep. A while later Donna made a bed of pillows on the floor and also konked out. So after a super busy week in Piura, I have free time to blog! We're grateful for each of the 4 doctors in our group this week. Among all the chaperones we've done our best to care for your precious students. They have worked incredibly hard every day, been moved by the Peruvian people, and some have told me that the trip has been life changing, so be ready to listen to them. They'll probably need sleep first but they may talk your ear off when they get home. Be sure to ask about what impacted your student this week AND the mototaxi ride from the plaza back to the church. It was a blast to have about 20 in a row! As always, I feel blessed by the opportunity to serve alongside these wonderful young people. It's a privilege to know each and every one. They will change the world for God. See you soon! Mary mcGill