Iona in Mission (IIM): Bolivia Trip Day 2

 

We have finally arrived in Cochabamba! Our trip ended up being an incredible journey spanning from New York to Bolivia a total of 27 hours, three flights and changes in elevation of 12,000 feet—a unique trip to say the least.  Now, that we are here the journey was worth every second!

 

It is amazing how the team has bonded during the time we spent traveling.  We are already great amigos!  Although we are just getting to know one another it is as if we have been together for months. We were so excited as we flew over the Andes Mountains, the views were spectacular! We could hardly contain our excitement as we disembarked from the plane.  The number of hugs and screaming must not be the norm.

 

We were warmly greeted by two of the Christian Brothers: Eduardo, and Steven (both proud Gaels). They accompanied us back to the Christian Brothers’ house where we were greeted with a traditional Bolivian meal—spaghetti!!  We have been welcomed with such generosity and feel so privileged to be here.  All the Brothers have been fantastico! We are so grateful to Juan, Eduardo, Steve, Renato, Javier, Saul, Francisco, Dermot and Elser—muchas gracias!!

 

-IIM co-student leaders Sara Gonzalez ’13 Sandy Hunter, ’13