Hola,
We have arrived safely in Quito. It is early in the morning right now...about 10-11 degrees and everyone on the roads around us are beeping their horns for the pure fun of it. They said we would have hot water...not happening today. We got in around 11:30pm and out of the airport by about 1:00am. Some of our bags didn't arrive and the adventure begins. Maybe today would be a good day to pray for the other bags to arrive. We do not have constant access to internet but we will be able to do daily updates.
We are here and it is awesome. The kids were great on a brutal travel day - almost 24 hours of travelling, flying, airports, airport food (yuck) and waiting. I am very proud of them all and my amazing leaders. Stay tuned. More to come. They are all sleeping right now but soon they'll be up and begin this adventure.
Pete
Friday, March 12, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
We are OFFICIALLY "sent" by our WMB Family
Sunday March 7th and we have been commissioned to go...Today 35 of the 36 on our team were at the services to be SENT by our church. 4 more sleeps (well 3 1/2) and we are on our way. Everyone is pretty excited!
Friday, March 5, 2010
6 Days to GO !!!!!
OK. So we've raised the funds and have extra!!! This means we are bringing down extra things for the mission in Quito. We have purchased 8 Guitars, 8 Ukeleles, and 6Laptop computers for the mission. We're also bringing down a full set of road hockey equipment because...well...we're Canadian eh?
I am excited! I think the team is excited! I know the missionaries in Quito are excited. There are 27 youth from WMB and 9 leaders going. there are 25 more people going from Creekside church in Waterloo ( a mixture of adults, young adults and youth) 61 of us will hit the ground in Quito Ecuador next Thursday March 11 and I expect, have the adventure of a lifetime for 12 days...can't wait
Please continue to pray for us as we go!!!
Pete
Monday, November 9, 2009
Nov.8 teambuilding!!!What a blast
Checkout the pics of our day at Chicopee team building!!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2041618&id=1445148325&ref=mf
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Some of the details
SOME FACTS ABOUT WHERE WE ARE GOING
Quito Ecuador
Quito Population: 1,397,698
Quito is located in the northern highlands of Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin. The city has been built on a long plateau lying on the east flanks of the Pichincha volcano. The valley of Guayllabamba River where Quito lies is flanked by volcanoes, some of them snow-capped, that can be visible from the city on a clear day.
Ecuador People
* Population: 13,927,650 (July 2008 est.)
* Population density: 47.7 people per sq. km (one of the highest in South America)
* Ethnic Division:
o Mestizo (mixed Indigenous and White) 65%
o Indigenous: 25%
o Spanish and other European: 7%
o Black: 3%
* Indigenous groups: over 40 indigenous nations including the Quichua, Huaorani, Shuar (Jivaro), Achuar, Cofan, Siona, Secoya, Otavaleño, Tchatchilas (Colorados), Zaparo, Salasacas, Canaris, Saraguro & Chachi
* Languages: Spanish (official), numerous indigenous tongues. Quichua, the language of the Incas, is the most widely spoken indigenous language. English is commonly spoken among professionals and tourism providers.
* Religion:
o 95% Roman Catholic (however most mestizos and indigenous converts combine Catholicism with animistic practices and beliefs)
o 5% Other.
Quito Ecuador
Quito Population: 1,397,698
Quito is located in the northern highlands of Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin. The city has been built on a long plateau lying on the east flanks of the Pichincha volcano. The valley of Guayllabamba River where Quito lies is flanked by volcanoes, some of them snow-capped, that can be visible from the city on a clear day.
Ecuador People
* Population: 13,927,650 (July 2008 est.)
* Population density: 47.7 people per sq. km (one of the highest in South America)
* Ethnic Division:
o Mestizo (mixed Indigenous and White) 65%
o Indigenous: 25%
o Spanish and other European: 7%
o Black: 3%
* Indigenous groups: over 40 indigenous nations including the Quichua, Huaorani, Shuar (Jivaro), Achuar, Cofan, Siona, Secoya, Otavaleño, Tchatchilas (Colorados), Zaparo, Salasacas, Canaris, Saraguro & Chachi
* Languages: Spanish (official), numerous indigenous tongues. Quichua, the language of the Incas, is the most widely spoken indigenous language. English is commonly spoken among professionals and tourism providers.
* Religion:
o 95% Roman Catholic (however most mestizos and indigenous converts combine Catholicism with animistic practices and beliefs)
o 5% Other.
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