Hola from Arequipa!

Buenos Noches Amigos!

After a long day of travel this weekend and a few minor blips along the way we made it to Arequipa safe and sound. With eager hearts and hands full of donations we stepped foot onto the tarmac. Vincente was the first friend to greet us at the airport.He drove us through the bustling streets of Arequipa to our hotel. We quickly learned the rules of the road here are much different than in the States, but Peruvians make the organized chaos work.

Sunday we went to church here in Arequipa. We worshipped alongside our Peruvian brothers and sisters in Spanish to songs that our familiar to us in our churches back home. Though I, Ryan, stumbled through the words we sang, (Spanish is far from my first language) I couldn't help but smile and appreciate the beauty of two cultures colliding for one purpose: to praise God. 

Additionally, we have explored the city, held a llama, and eaten Peruvian ice cream!

We have had a few days of treating patients under our belts and it has been incredible. The patients have been incredibly thankful for the services we have been able to provide to them. We have seen our treatments make immediate improvements in the lives of the Peruvians. Stay tuned, later this week we will share some of our personal stories from our time here in Arequipa.

Thank you for you continued prayer and support!

Dulces Sueños,

The Peru Crew