Hi Everyone,

It has been such an adventure getting to Thailand. We have had quite an intresting time getting here.

First our flight was delayed for 4 hours in Montrose due to mechanical issues on the plane, which ended up being a bigger deal than they thought. After canceling our flight and rerouting us. We finally flew out at 4:30pm straight to LA and then on the Bangkok which was a 17 hr flight.

Once arriving in Bangkok we weren't able to locate our contact at the airport. I still don't know how we missed him becuase we were all in the same place. So we eventually got taxis and gave them the address that we had. It gave the students a good taste of public transportation in a foreign culture. Asia driving... That pretty much speaks for its self. :-)
After arriving at the YWAM base we got cleaned up and went full speed. We had orientation and then the students went on a scavenger hunt around the area, looking for foods they haven't tried and talking to people, etc.... So they come back with a big bag of roasted crickets. We have now all tried the crickets. :-)

The next day we went on temple tours and were able to see the city and some of the biggest temples in Thailand. While there we could pray for the people and the stongholds over their lives. After a long day walking around we went back to the base and packed up our stuff and got on a bus for 12 hrs through the night.

We have just arrived in Chaing Rai and are waiting now to go to the place we will be staying here.

Thank you for your prayers. We are all doing very well and the team is awesome. They are doing amazing and really embracing the culture. Luke keeps talking about the food and the girls have been having fun going around shopping. Steven even tried his hand at ordering a pizza :-)

Thanks and blessings,
Charity