Thursday, June 12, 2008

Home Safe and Sound

Sorry we didn't get a post in on our last night. We had pretty heavy rains in Bogota yesterday (which seems forever ago right now) and the internet went out in El Refrugio. I don't know if the two are related, but it really hasn't rained all day before like it did yesterday. Long stories made short, on Tuesday we finally got to the top on Montseratte (pictures coming). Despite the poor weather, it was pretty amazing (better than the salt church or anything else we have seen). After much travel and very few hassles, we arrived in Kansas City tonight around 7:15 p.m. and were greeted by much fanfare from the family and friends. Everyone is doing fine and we are very happy to be home.

I will try to get the updates in over the weekend. Just check on Monday to be sure. Thanks to everyone for their comments, emails and support. It was truly a life altering journey and I am glad we could share everything with our family and friends. And if anyone at El Refugio is reading this, we will miss you guys (Hope everyone gets home safe and soon).

4 comments:

JJSunshine said...

Welcome!!!!!!!! I'm glad you arrived safe and sound! Looking forward to seeing you Matt!
Robin

kf said...

WELCOM HOME!!!! Your family of 5 looks happy and full of life!! God bless you..... kf

Adelman said...

So glad you are home! Welcome back!

Genece said...

It's been great following along on your family's journey and I must add that your point of view & reporting sense has often been the highlight of my night reading of your eventful times in Colombia. I'm glad to hear you've returned home safely. Hope Luke's eating is back on track! I know when we were there we had such cravings for certain foods, and upon returning those cravings were satisfied and tasted oh so much yummier than before!

Welcome home, and here's to LOTS of chips in your chip and dip baskets!