In the DR

We just got on our bus, which is tiny and jam packed. We gave about an hour ride to the orphanage in Jaibon (I manage to pronounce that word wrong everytime I say it).

Its an understatement to say that today was interesting. At RDU they informed us that we couldn't take the action packers we had because they aren't allowed during the summer (which turned out good because all that would have never fit on this bus), so we bought a huge duffel bag, consolidated what we could and sent the rest back with Annette and Rodney. Coates was entertaining to watch as we made our descent to Miami. He couldn't get his ears unclogged so he just kept banging his head. Then in the Miami airport some of the girls had gone to get some coffee, all of the sudden I hear over the intercom, "Paging Katherine Ann McGirt, please come to gate B2 to claim your passport." My phone was still resetting itself so I took off sprinting through the airport trying to find her. Finally I managed to call her and she thought I was joking. Thankfully we got the passport back and now we ask her every 5 minutes if she has it. Later, Libby, Donna, and Amber had gone to eat. They start boarding for our flight so I message Amber, no response. They call for our group so I call, no response. The line is getting really short so I call again, still no response. We are just over 10 mins before takeoff at this point. Thankfully I saw them...talking to a girl who had on an Orphanage Outreach T-shirt. I ran over to them and got them to hurry to get their bags (Kenny this is why Libby didn't call - she got a little sidetracked). Thankfully we all got on the flight just in time.

Our flights have been good. Katherine and Ruby almost started wrestling while we waiting for luggage (big surprise). Then when we went through immigration Katherine left her passport on the counter, they had to call her back. We are still driving through Santiago right now. Katherine is giving us a play by play of what we are seeing. Donna tried to convince the bus driver that she should drive but he didn't go for it.

Ruby and Katherine say they are sorry for not calling their mothers when were in Miami. Kenny, Libby wants an update on the games, did you go back home tonight. Isabella, Donna says hey and she loves you. Coates says, "I miss my mama!" Jared said, "Be sure to tell my mom I'm alive."

Everyone is doing well. I will update more tomorrow.

-Lance

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