I’m not going to go into too much detail about our travel day on Saturday, but as it was, our day was a very long one. We started at the airport in Minneapolis at 4:00 a.m. and were greeted with a four-hour delay due to a toilet part that needed repair. From there we hopped to Miami and from there to San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Much waiting, some card playing and reading occurred in the many hours we were forced to spend in the airports. The silver lining in the day was our bump to first class on our flight from Miami to San Pedro Sula due to our earlier flight delay. We all felt like celebrities getting our hot towels, our complimentary beverages, and our fancy meals. It was a treat! It’s amazing how differently the flight attendants take care of you in first class!
Speaking of treats, upon arrival in Honduras at 8:30 p.m. we had our best surprise of the day. Santiago and about 15 Tierra Santa children were waiting for us at the airport. I was immediately greeted by my young friends Alba, Jacoba and Miriam. Also there were Geovani and Sarahi, the two young people who came to Eden Prairie in the fall. My eyes got watery as we all exchanged hugs and big huge smiles.
Speaking of treats, upon arrival in Honduras at 8:30 p.m. we had our best surprise of the day. Santiago and about 15 Tierra Santa children were waiting for us at the airport. I was immediately greeted by my young friends Alba, Jacoba and Miriam. Also there were Geovani and Sarahi, the two young people who came to Eden Prairie in the fall. My eyes got watery as we all exchanged hugs and big huge smiles.The bus ride to Comayagua was a joy. Everyone was interacting with the kids and getting their first chance to flex their Spanish-speaking muscle. It was particularly fun to see Drew and Abby be the center of attention with a group of the 
teenage girls. The two EP kids dove right in and began speaking Spanish immediately. Way to go EP Spanish teachers!
As we were serenaded by singing from the kids, including a rollicking rendition of “Feliz Navidad,” many of us drifted off to sleep. A few hours later our bus arrived in Comayagua at the Hotal Quan. By the time we hit the mattresses it was 1:00 a.m. What a first day!
teenage girls. The two EP kids dove right in and began speaking Spanish immediately. Way to go EP Spanish teachers!As we were serenaded by singing from the kids, including a rollicking rendition of “Feliz Navidad,” many of us drifted off to sleep. A few hours later our bus arrived in Comayagua at the Hotal Quan. By the time we hit the mattresses it was 1:00 a.m. What a first day!
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