Well, we are here. El Salvador that is. Pier side and already having issues with the girl (Comfort) being wiggly and squirmy. Beginning to look like we could have another Ecuador on our hands of popping lines left and right. Hopefully, not it's stressful on the crew who already work hard, its dangerous for the boat and just not a comfortable time in general for Comfort.

As for us humans, we only see the awesome added benefit of getting to walk off the boat to the bus and then to work. The boat rides to shore can get a wee bit taxing so, I am appreciative of being pier side. Our work sites have been described as close, near and really far. From what I understand, EDGE will be at the near site...however, I'll most likely go to every site to do H&H and then some added work with Preventive Medicine when EDGE has a full staff of volunteers to keep the work flowing. We're boat bound today, which is okay with me...it's once again as hot as an easy bake oven and we'll be working in it it for the next 11 days. So, I'm taking advantage of the air conditioning which is something I can't believe I'm saying. Typically, I avoid all fake air and enjoy the natural air we're given much more.

The last 3 days of transit were pretty uneventful, which we've all learned to appreciate. In the beginning, everyone was frantic to find ways to occupy themselves to the fullest of their capabilities in order to not have down time, however after the heat we've dealt with and the work, many have learned to just relax. I've even learned how to take naps and I never, ever thought that would happen in my life.

Tomorrow we begin work so, today I'm spending my last few hours doing some reading, writing, and relaxing until our first call at 5:30am.

Hope all is well at home, Ed and I will be sending updates. We're getting everything together for our shoe drive and I already have 4 pair from folks, Looking forward to this being a smashing success.

Love and peace to all from El Salvador.

Chana Gwynette, CP11 Team / EDGE OUTREACH