Arriving in El Salvador!!!

Hello Everybody!!!  We have arrived in El Salvador.  Our trip has gone so smoothly. 


I met Stefi in Miami and then we caught the morning flight at 645am this morning to El Salvador.  During the morning and throughout our flight Stefi kept mentioning that she hoped that we got through customs okay.  We had packed all 4 of our bags with equal amounts of water filters in each so it wouldn't cause too much attention at customs.  We also had chemicals that we were bringing in one bag that will allow us to test the water here so we were a little concerned about that.  After getting through the customs line we picked up our bags and both got the red light which means our bags had to be inspected.  Deep sighs!!!  It just went through a bag scanner and we were motioned through to proceed with our bags, water filters, chemicals and all!!!  Yahoooooooooooooo!!! 


Nancy, our contact, was waiting for us at the airport.  We waited at the curb while she went to get her car.  The air is super humid and even though it is their winter season it is extremely warm.  Without putting forth any energy the sweat starts to trickle.  The crowd was calm outside the airport.  People were trying to sell us lotto tickets, asking us to take taxis etc but no one was too pushy.  Nancy arrived and we loaded in our bags and were off.  It was a 40 minute ride to her house.  She is such an amazing woman and very easy to talk to. 

The landscape reminds us of Honduras and Costa Rica.  It is so green, tropical and muy bonito.  We are staying in a little room at the back of Nancy's house.  There is an open room that leads outside with the tropical backyard and hammock which Stefi has already gotten comfy in.

We had a little meeting with Nancy this afternoon to discuss the projects.  We haven't even been here a few hours and yet we are anxious to get started.  Tomorrow already begins a busy day and this week I know will go by fast.  The rain is starting up again.  It is a comforting sound.  We already feel at home here and are excited beyond words for our new journey in El Salvador. - Carrie

Priscilla said...

Thankful for your safe arrival!!

JUNE 4, 2011 8:32 PM 

Malorie said...

oh que chevere!! todo parece muy bien! quiero leer pronto mas aventuras!! bueno te deseo lo mejor por alla! y espero pronto hablar contigo por skype! te quiero mu querida Carrie y estas increible! Gracias por hacer lo que haces se que no es facil!!! LOCA VIDA!

JUNE 5, 2011 9:01 AM