On Our Way!

The Pilots have gone to SoCal!  Our first day in San Diego has set the tone for the rest of the week.  After a quick shout-out over the airplane’s PA system in Portland, we were off, and soon arrived at San Diego airport where we were picked up by Gabe and Juan, two of our leaders from VIA International.  They brought us to Christ Lutheran Church, our new home for the next week, where we set up camp and received an orientation to the activities during our stay.  After learning a little bit more about VIA International and their work with Los Niños, the Mexican organization dedicated to educating the local population on nutrition, finances, and literacy, we all became excited to work!  Before dinner we checked out the outdoor showers (So Cali!) and took a stroll on the beach combined with some quick, chilling dips in the ocean. We returned to a dinner cooked by Sara, a “promotora,” or promoter, from Los Niños, and a group reflection.  One day down, six more awesome days await.