Tuesday was just a part of Monday for all of us, since we all started our journey sometime Monday morning, and ended when our plane touched down in San Pedro Sula at just after 9:45AM. We were met at the airport by Douglas, our Honduran guide who will be with us throughout our trip. The weather was very hot and humid in San Pedro Sula, kind of like Florida in the summer. But God had kept us safe and everyone, even though they were tired, seemed to be excited to be in Honduras. Douglas said that today would be a rest day, so we would not be working. Instead, we were going to meet the staff at Providence World Ministries and see the site. Our drive to Siguatepeque would be two hours, but if we wanted we could stop for lunch near Lake Yohoa in the Honduran rain forest.
Honduras is a beautiful country, and our drive would take us through the 3 different types of forest in Honduras.
We started in the lowland tropical forest that surrounds the farms and towns near San Pedro Sula. As we started to climb the mountains on our way to Siguatepeque, we would pass through the rainforest, and finally, when we reached Siguatepeque, we would be in the pine forests of the higher elevations. It was amazing to see the changes! We ate lunch at a restaurant by the lake that had a little museum and a tree house in the canopy with a view! Looking at the amazing beauty of the forest and lake, it was easy to see God’s hand in their creation!
At the Providence World Ministry Offices in Siguatepeque, we met the staff and Alfredo Cerrato. Alfredo is the very humble visionary leading the team of talented people who make La Providencia so special. A soft spoken man, his passion for this amazing project is apparent and contagious! After some time spent at the office, we went to our home for the week. Providence had rented a 4 bedroom rental home for the teams that come down, so we had plenty of room to spread out and relax. There, we met our caretakers for the week, Doña Lucy and Don Jose.
Doña Lucy prepared our dinner of Honduran enchiladas and fruit, and we were hooked on the food from then on!
Everyone we met today has an amazing faith and love for Christ. Their servants heart and genuine hospitality made us feel welcomed, loved and a part of the family. The team is in good spirits and getting to know each other. Rodain is my buddy, we have been in a small group together for a few years and know each other pretty well but he only knows the rest of the group through our pre trip meetings. David and I go way back too, as we have been to Mexico on mission a few times, and it is good to have him around. Cliff and Peggy I met when they volunteered to come to Honduras with me. They seem to be a great couple who love adventure and each other very much. Amber I have known for only a short time, she is the step mom of my son Jacob’s good buddy Jack. Her and her husband came to a fundraiser I had last month and somehow she was moved by the message of La Providencia and signed on that night – two weeks before we left. She is a professional photographer and will be our photo journalist for the trip. 6 strangers in a strange but friendly land all with a heart to serve our Lord. This is going to be fun!
Honduras is a beautiful country, and our drive would take us through the 3 different types of forest in Honduras.
We started in the lowland tropical forest that surrounds the farms and towns near San Pedro Sula. As we started to climb the mountains on our way to Siguatepeque, we would pass through the rainforest, and finally, when we reached Siguatepeque, we would be in the pine forests of the higher elevations. It was amazing to see the changes! We ate lunch at a restaurant by the lake that had a little museum and a tree house in the canopy with a view! Looking at the amazing beauty of the forest and lake, it was easy to see God’s hand in their creation!At the Providence World Ministry Offices in Siguatepeque, we met the staff and Alfredo Cerrato. Alfredo is the very humble visionary leading the team of talented people who make La Providencia so special. A soft spoken man, his passion for this amazing project is apparent and contagious! After some time spent at the office, we went to our home for the week. Providence had rented a 4 bedroom rental home for the teams that come down, so we had plenty of room to spread out and relax. There, we met our caretakers for the week, Doña Lucy and Don Jose.
Doña Lucy prepared our dinner of Honduran enchiladas and fruit, and we were hooked on the food from then on!Everyone we met today has an amazing faith and love for Christ. Their servants heart and genuine hospitality made us feel welcomed, loved and a part of the family. The team is in good spirits and getting to know each other. Rodain is my buddy, we have been in a small group together for a few years and know each other pretty well but he only knows the rest of the group through our pre trip meetings. David and I go way back too, as we have been to Mexico on mission a few times, and it is good to have him around. Cliff and Peggy I met when they volunteered to come to Honduras with me. They seem to be a great couple who love adventure and each other very much. Amber I have known for only a short time, she is the step mom of my son Jacob’s good buddy Jack. Her and her husband came to a fundraiser I had last month and somehow she was moved by the message of La Providencia and signed on that night – two weeks before we left. She is a professional photographer and will be our photo journalist for the trip. 6 strangers in a strange but friendly land all with a heart to serve our Lord. This is going to be fun!
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