we're here!

We arrived at Larry and Rose's place lastnight around 8:30 local time. We only had one slight problem at the border. Poor Luis. We're glad he's still with us. It was touch and go for a while.

Since I don't have a lot of time to update in depth. Here's the top 10 list, in no particular order, for what we've done so far.

1. Good food. So much of it. As I type this I'm about to eat my fifth feast of the day. OK... not really five. Beth is sitting next to me. It might be five, she says. (Mama Rose is giving us more right now, including something that is "soaked in some goodies") We all decided we had the best potluck ever today. It was an international culinary exhibition. We had Ukranian perogies, Chinese food that was made by real Chinese people, Italian food made by real Italians.

2. Gelato. 218 flavors to be exact, including Corn-flavored, Garlic-flavored and Balsamic Vinegar-flavored. Ask Mike about the Garlic. Beth said I should say that. But really, there was some really good stuff too. Renee's combination: Tiramisu and Vanilla Cookie Dough. Beth's: Passion Fruit Raspberry and Coconut Creme Pie. Amanda's: Strawberry Daiquiri (Dry of course) and Orange Cremescicle (I don't know how to spell it.)

3. John and Jake running through seagull poop and making birds fly and then getting poop all over their clothes. And then getting in the van for another hour with me. I am not smelling very nice right now.

4. Clickity Clack.

5. Count your many blessings.

6. The rental car lady.

7. John. Period.

8. OK... Luis and the border. Memorable.

9. Worship this morning was amazing!

10. The view in Vancouver.

There are probably so many more. We will get to them, but for now that's it. We love you guys back at home. We'll keep posting. Pictures to come.

On the agenda for tomorrow: We working at a homeless shelter in Vancouver. A lot of us will be out of our comfort zones in a big way tomorrow!