September 20, 2008 II

We all got some sleep and woke up and started moving around somewhere between 11 a.m. and Noon. This was after a second round of sleep due to the 5 a.m. rockets, bombs and bells. I went to the internet cafe to up load the photos I have been writing about, but it’s not working out. The internet has crashed here many times and it’s a full time struggle to communicate with people in the states. Drew from the Tribune, using his own computer, has figured a way to hook into the internet and upload photos. Due to the internet and phone issues he spends most, if not all of his time, working, I hope his work is getting through, we don’t have the ability to check it.

We learned today that 10 homes here in Ayutla were washed away due to heavy rain over the past couple of days. The rain has really been an issue, which in turn has caused communication problems. None of our cell phones are working so we are using pre paid cards and looking for pay phones they work in. If you have a question for anyone email us at missiontomexico@comcast.net, don’t send any attachments, just text.  We have figured a way to get it here and there. We are hoping to hit a town or village tomorrow with better connections. If not, we will get in touch when we can.

The town’s people here are very grateful for the fire engine. Even though it was pouring down rain many turned out to sit in the truck and blow the siren. This is a different atmosphere than last year. Most all of the festivities and events were cancelled due to weather. I think we shocked everyone as we roamed around in the rain. Telling them we were from Washington State meant nothing to them as far as us being used to the rain.

Tomorrow Phil and Jose will be training the fire fighters how to use the truck, I’m hoping we all get to spray water at someone or each other. At this point I’m looking to soak a town official or two... Not that we’re still mad about all 12 pallets of equipment being locked up by Mexico Customs or anything! If they worked as hard at keeping contraband out of the U.S. as they did at keeping our stuff locked up, we wouldn’t have near as many drugs in our country... a bit of sarcasm I know. We are still learning how to work our way through the paper work and will need to teach the towns as well. The bottom line you can see in the photos Drew has taken. When you get the equipment and supplies in the hands of the people they are very grateful and make a huge difference for many. Plus we have a plan to get all of the items Monday.

Take Care
Ed

Posted by The Mission To Mexico at 9/20/2008 8:42 PM
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