Xavier Mission Trips: DAY 1 ELIAS PINA

Our day of travel couldn't have gone much smoother than it did. We all arrived safely and all 28 bags made it as well. Last night the students met their families for the next 9 days. Everyone settled in and had a much needed good night of sleep. Some have already commented on the roosters beginning to crow before the sun is even up but that is the Dominican way of life. We got a chance to play for a little bit on the playground this morning before our first lunch of beans, rice and chicken. Everyone seems to be doing well and fitting into life here. God has a way of knowing what we all need. Today was overcast with a few sprinkles here and there - not nearly as hot and humid as it normally is here but it is warm enough for all of us being that we came from such a cold climate. It has been a way for our body's to adjust to such a change in climate. We plan to play on the playground a little bit more this afternoon, work in the bakery for a little bit and then get ready for Mass at 8:00 tonight. A full day but we are all getting along great and there have been lots of smiles and laughs and memories made already. Enjoy our pictures from the playground.