Well, here we are in Managua at Las Mercedes. The team is getting settled in after a refreshing lemonade beside the pool. The temps are in the mid 80's, but with the breeze it's very nice.

We got a little late start out of Redding yesterday, but arrived in Millbrae and got to bed at a reasonable hour. Took the 8 o'clock shuttle to the airport and it was a good thing...

Several things to be thankful for
1. A passport gone missing turned up just before the owner got into a cab to go back to the motel to search for it.
2. Julie's careful packing had 8 of 10 bags right at the 50 lb limit, but two had
crept over it, and due to the embargo in Managua, we had to repack several bags, adding to the light ones and emptying the heavy. The Continental attendant was especially patient and helpful, and we got it all done with time to spare.
4. Erinn was at the gate before we were, and her arrival was smooth.
5. Due to luggage problems *not our luggage* our flight out of SF was very late, but our departure gate in Houston was right next to our arrival gate, and we had an easy connection.
6. We had LOTS of snacks!!!!!
7. We know God is in charge!

On to Puerto Cabezas in the morning!!!