Preparation

Today was our first full day in Aix, and after 14 hours of sleep, we were ready! We had an orientation of sorts, going out to the "camp" ground, meeting the other groups, and getting some basic itinerary down for the next few days. Then we realxed in the pool. The camp is a church family's home.

We are staying at the office of the church, complete with a kitchenette and bathroom with shower. It is right in Centre Ville, near the main post office and Hotel de Ville (government building). Right outside is a market every morning until 12pm with every fruit and vegetable and cheese in season.

Now before you think we might just be on vacation, tomorrow we start work at 6am and it has been about 90. We have to weed whack(sp?) the area, build sets, etc. Hopefuly the work will be done by Saturday as far as prep goes. Then the kids come on Tuesday until next Saturday. So today was a relaxing day, helping all of us to recover from the loong plane rides. We orientated, swam in the pool, and then had schwarma at a local restaurant. Skot and I just had falafel's though, the veg option, but it was oh so yummy. We have had a ton of cheese and fresh bread already, and are looking forward to more.

Well, off to bed for the long day of work tomorrow.

Eventual Arrival

After a long, long day, we have arrived in Aix!

We left out puppy in the hands of our wonderful friend Rachel around 1:00 yesterday, and arrived in Frankfurt, Germany at about 6:30am. After Scott had to empty his illegal liquids (nalgene full of water) we were able to board our flight to Marsaille and arrived around 9:30am. Then we got to sit in the plane for a half hour as the bomb squad cleared the terminal due to a suspicious bag... sweet. Then we waited... a lot. After about two hours of waiting, we called Becca's mom, who in turn emailed everyone at the church we are working with... turns out there was a little confusion in dates as to when we were arriving. So... by about 3/3:30 we were finally picked up... and here we are.

Tonight should be pretty much just hangin out and catching up on sleep. Training and preparations for camp start tomorrow.

We have the best of intentions to update this daily once we arrive... best of intentions. After some last minute donations, we have achieved our goal for fundraising! Thank you for all your prayer and support!

We have to be at the airport at 1:00 tomorrow, and will arrive in Marseille 9:30am (their time). Please pray for safe and smooth travels.