It’s a double-header tonight — after a late night and an early morning, we have shifted into a new aspect of our pilgrimage time. And we’ve arrived in the Galapagos, with a couple of our Buen Pastor friends!

Remember yesterday when we said food in meals are a love language in Ecuador? Well that was on full display again today as we joined families of Buen Pastor at their homes for small group lunches. We split up into five groups, shopped with the families, and then helped them prepare lunch in their homes. Then got the privledge of attending the first e=h graduation ceremony. Full hearts and full bellies all around.

St. Martin’s, meet our friends Buen Pastor. You’ll love them. Today we had some “LJ&C”, gaga ball, VBS, a few work projects, lunch, and a medical clinic at the church. Throw in a surprise birthday party and some oragami, and we’ll call it an excellent day.

Our first full day on the ground, full of orientation and learning so we are ready to embark on what we have come to do!

17 adults. 7 duffel bags of VBS and medical supplies. Countless smiles.

We are on our way to Quito!