Really not much has happened worth talking about. We arrived at the airport at 4:35AM with the rest of the group (who had ridden over on the church van). Everyone was already in line. We got our group picture for the big screen and the bulletin. I kept walking in front of Kay Buchanan’s camera. I was half awake and forgot to look to see if she was taking a picture. They announced on the flight from Nashville to Atlanta that our group was on board going to El Salvador.
In Atlanta we had about 30 minutes to rest and catch our breath. During the train ride over to the international gate, David Shannon, Jeremy, and Jacob tried to surf by not holding on to anything. They were somewhat successful.
Right now I’m on the flight to El Salvador. Plenty of Spanish speaking people aboard.
My dad has to be the most out of style person on this trip. High waters pants. Making dumb jokes with the lady next to him.
In order for Dennis Buchanan to play cards with the Crisps, I switched seats with him. I’m beside Terry Burton who doesn’t talk my ear off (thankfully).
So I’m wondering how this trip will be. Am I obligated to wear my rose colored glasses while in Usulutan, even though those glasses might be hard to find? Do I dare speak negatively about the trip? Do you want the good, the bad, and the ugly?
Buddy’s goal is to make sure I gain weight while in El Salvador. Its fine with me. Maybe I’m hoping for a trip to Pizza Hut or something.
Anyways our flight is over halfway over. Next stop is El Salvador where the Dave Matthews song “Don’t drink the water” is not just an overplayed pop son. Its a way of life.
This is Jeff signing off.