We Made It!     w/PICTURES!             

The bus ride was a grand adventure for the eight children who became fast friends. The parents enjoyed visiting and I had shutter bug fever for the scenery and culture.







Ecuador's capital: Quito. Pop. 3,000,000





8 kids and not a single seatbelt on the bus - what could be more fun!

Snow capped dormant volcano.



Note speedometer... one reason it takes five hours to get to Shell... slow mountain climbs.



In the land of volcanoes... a special heat resistant bridge that allows
lava to flow underneath.



Jungle creaps over the low mountains as we near Shell.



Excited kids waiting for the first glimpse of Shell.
Can you read the sign?



We're here! Unloading on our driveway.



 We arrived late afternoon at our new home. Neighbors poured out to meet us all. Angelyn met her first girl friend, Isabella, and they disappeared to get better acquainted. Then her brothers and their buddies went to play and tour the forts at the edge of the jungle.

We were warmly welcomed with flowers and fresh produce in the house. Our closest neighbors invited us to supper and we began the arduous task of unpacking those 12 suitcases and putting together our new home. Finding bedding and school supplies for the next day were the top priority. 

School starts tomorrow, Thursday. Jay's first day of work is Friday. Thank you for praying us all here safely. We are excited to be here and look forward to the year ahead.

Sincerely,

Lynnelle