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We made it!!!!

Just a quick recap of the events so far...

Yesterday, we loaded up the bus and took off for Philadelphia at approximately 1 p.m. The beginning of the bus ride was loud - everybody was excited that classes were finished, bags were packed, and, of course, we were on our way to Nicaragua! After a while, we all pretty much slept or listened to music. After an easy check-in and some serious airport shopping, we took off for Miami on a pretty smooth flight. Landing in the airport was great. It was actually warm outside - quite different from good old Lewisburg, Pa. By the time we got to the motel everybody was exhausted, except for a few true warriors who held out for a half past midnight pizza delivery. A 6 a.m. wakeup call and a 7 a.m. shuttle and we were on the last leg of the trip!

As I sit here in the back corner of the building thinking of what I could possibly write to relay to you all the incredible atmosphere, I am graced with the musical stylings of Keith, Rio, and two Nicaraguans. A little girl named Abril is swinging from the banister directly above me, shrieking happily any time one of us comes over to talk to her. She just came over to tell me that she fell down the stairs and that playing with the computer would make her feel better.

This morning started with a talk given by the Vice Mayor of Ciudad Sandino. He told us about all different aspects of the city, its history, and current issues. After the talk we set out to work on the compound. I worked with Rio making rebarb ... basically twisting pieces of wire around metal rods. A couple hours and some impressive finger pricks later our group finished about five columns and played with the kids before lunch.

Well, we definitely just had an AWESOME afternoon! We had the dedication of the new facility at the health clinic, and it was packed!

I don't think I've ever been asked so many questions from so many different people in my life! Since I have gotten back, every single person I've seen has wanted every single detail of my trip. But can you blame them? I had the experience of a lifetime, and who wouldn't be interested in it?