First Days In Monterrey, Mexico!!

Sorry for not keeping everyone updated these past days. Unfortunetly, this is the first time that we had access to the internet. There is internet at the main base but we learned that it is under construction in the boys bunk and bathroom area so we are starting DTS at the 2nd base that's about 45 min drive away. That base does not have internet so we can't communicate as well as we would like these first weeks. We are working on getting internet at Ron's house but that is a little bit of a prcocess. We are finding that everyday in Mexico that nothing is is instant like in America.

On Friday we had smooth sailing through the border. Ron Wilson meet us at McAllen and helped us get our visas and permit for the car. It was very very helpful having him and his family with. After we did the paper work we had to go through different checkpoints and if you get a red light that means they have to search the whole car. Ron got a red light once but had nothing in the car, so thankfully it wasn't us. Driving is very crazy everywhere in Mexico, and the roads don't help either. After we got through the checkpoints we were free and took the cheap route to Monterrey. There is either a toll road for $35 or a bumpy rough road directly next to it for free. Anyways we got to Monterrey safe and sound.

Saturday was unpacking ang getting ourselves situated. We meet the other students at the 2nd base (The Quinta) and meet up with the Graf's as well. It was very nice to see familar faces.

This morning we went to church with Ron and Sandra and the Graf's. It was very welcoming and interesting to see other cultures worship the same God. They even had a very good soup served after service called "Pazole" Sort of like chicken tortilla soup. Tonight we will be having an orientation dinner for DTS.