Orientation time!

Buenos Días!

We arrived in Granada yesterday evening, settled into our rooms at the Hospederia de Santiago (Convent/B&B), then went out for Tapas in small groups to get to know people from the other church groups. After several rounds of appetizers, we were all pretty sleepy, and went back to the convent and crashed. Things get pretty cool temperature-wise around here at night, so we all opened the French doors in our rooms and slept comfortably. 

This morning, we had breakfast at 8.30 at the convent (Spanish bread, cafe con leche, fruit, and a special treat for the Americans...sliced salami served as a breakfast meat!), then went to the Reconciliaciòn church for orientation to the city, culture, and English Camp. This is the sixth year they have done camp, and we are here for the second round of camp this summer...there was another group here last week. Looks like we will have some repeat attendees, as they have so much fun :) So far there are 50 kids registered for the kid's camp (age 5-11) and about 25 in the teen camp (age 12-18). I am working in the Teen camp again, as are Marc & Drew Kyle, Evan Ritter, and Heidi Shane. Instead of "teams" of kids, we are splitting into "families" so campers can learn about family relationships...and it looked for a hot second like Drew and I would be "mom and dad" in our family...which would have been hilarious! But instead, he's my little brother, the "uncle" to our kids. Camp starts on Monday and there is a lot to do before then. For example, how do you explain what it means to "cut it out"?? Or "barking up the wrong tree"?

Tomorrow, we visit the Alhambra, the ancient Moorish fortress and gardens. Tonight we might see a Flamenco show. Spirits are pretty good, but jetlag is still an issue, and we might be a little overwhelmed with all the transition. Pray for us!

Rebecca