We are here!

We have safely arrived in the Dominican Republic!  We are thinking the runway must have been pretty short, due to our abrupt landing.  At the airport we were met by Pat and Larry Ryan (members of St. Michael's, Ft. Meyers, FL) and Crystal - our driver.  We were blessed to have Crystal drive us to our hotel.  She was able to navigate the random speed bumps, drivers who don't drive in a straight line, Moped drivers who think they own the road, and the aggressive  beggars who accosted us at the first stop light.

 Larry is a board member of the school we will be visiting this week.  Tonight he filled us in on the history of Concordia Lutheran School.  It is evident that the Holy Spirit is at work here.  We are anxious to get to the school and learn more about it and to see how the SWD can support this mission.

Santiago is the second largest city in the DR.  At first glance it appears to be a busy place.  We saw a KFC and McDonalds, but have been warned not to eat at either place.  It has been too dark to see much, but the large piles of garbage at every lamppost  and abandoned buildings tell a tale. Our hotel is  nice.  We have learned that you are not able to flush the toilet paper due to the poor plumbing, there is a garbage can for that.  

We are looking forward  to seeing the sights of Santiago tomorrow, better understanding the culture, and meeting Pastor Krey and his wife.  They will be hosting a Brazilian BBQ! We thank you for your prayers!

Trivia for today:
On which island is the Dominican Republic situated?  
What Caribbean country shares its border?
What time zone are you in when you visit the DR?