It is 6:37 pm. We just flew in to Lima from Cuzco. In a few hours we head for the Lima airport to board our flight to Atlanta. As is the case with all trips, once we are done, being "beamed" back would be a great but unrealistic option. The option we do have is to take a shower and head for one of the greatest steakhouses in Lima, O Rincon Gaucho.
Yesterday we climbed Machu Picchu. Don't have time at this moment to fill you in on all the details. I will say that this experience is one that few people have. Those that have experienced this, and we can now include ourselves, will never forget it. Hiking at 11,000-12,000 feet makes Mount Magazine feel like a speed bump. The majesty of the mountains cries out for worship of the one true God. I know the Incas didn't have Ipods but, if they had, it would have made the trek up and down the mountain paths much more enjoyable:) There is nothing like listening to Christian music as you hike the Inca trails in awe at the wonder of His creation.
Today we got up early, caught the 5:35 train from Aguas Calientes to "O" town (can't spell the Quechua name), got a van and visited 4 more archeological sights on horseback! We are hoping the seats on the plane are very, very soft. Otherwise, we will look a litte odd trying to sleep on our stomachs.
Sixto picked us up at the airport and brought us over here to the church. The girls are so much easier to be around after a shower. We are trying to ration what remains of the hot water for the six guys and then on to dinner. I was just told there is no more hot water!!!
We fly out tomorrow morning at 12:30 am. Please pray that Phillip gets on his flight and makes it all the way to LR without any glitches. Pray that we catch an earlier flight out of Atlanta to LR. We are now scheduled for a 6-hour layover on top of an all-night flight.
Claudia had her daughter, Valeria, on Thursday. Gamaliel was all smiles today as we congratulated him. Valeria weighed in at just over 7 lbs. 8 oz. She iis 19" tall.
Once I get back to the USA I will catch you up on our photos. Zane and Gavin told Lana that I probably took around 1000 photos. I'm going to say 1000 is a conservative estimate.
See you guys in a few hours.
1 comment:
Sorry that the girls didn't leave the guys any hot water!!! Good to catch up with the days activities from at least one member of the team, since Abbey only writes to the special ones!HA!HA! We will be praying for a safe flight and catching an earlier flt out of Atlanta to LR. Also for Phillip and his flt connections.
Blessings to You All.
Sandy Allenbaugh
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