Day One.

Hello!
I apologize for not getting on here sooner. I was having some internet issues at the hotel.
The team is doing well, our flights were great, very relaxed. Yesterday (Friday) we were able to relax for a bit, then meet with the Fanbergs for a delicious meal and an overview of our week. Then enjoyed a great night of rest.
This morning (Saturday), our team, along with 6 Canadians (staying in the same hotel) went to a Comedor which is Spanish for "eating place". At this location, a woman feeds children that would not otherwise get a meal. The number of children vary, especially with school just starting.  The children usually come everyday for a meal.  On Saturdays, they come for a meal along with a bible lesson.  So this morning Lois taught the "wordless book" to the older students, they seemed pretty receptive.  We also got to sing some songs with them, including one about bananas.  After the children sang the song in Spanish, they turned to us and wanted us to sing (in English) . Not knowing exactly what to sing, we sang the same song in English. The kids seemed to get quite a kick out of it. It was amazing to see how many kids were at this place and it makes you wonder what their story is.  I really enjoyed jsut seeing how the kids reacted to everything and how they participated.  For the team, it was challenging since most of us are not fluent in Spanish, but we will hopefully be acclamated within a few days and be able to pick out some words.  Tonight, we ate at a restaurant with chicken as the main course.  It was delicious and very fun to be in an "authentic" restaurant.  After supper, the majority of the team walked back to the Fanbergs, which was a stunning view.  We began orientation for the English classes that start Monday and discussed what we would be doing and how to best teach English to the Costa Ricans. 
The scenery is breathtaking, as we exit our hotel room doors, we see a HUGE volcano/mountain.  It is beautiful.  As a team we get to have breakfast and devotions together overlooking the San Jose/Escazu skyline.

Prayer Requests--
-Our team would become more and more united.
-We would all feel like we can help regardless of our Spanish abilities.
-Health and strength for everyone on the team.
-That the Holy Spirit would speak through us and work through us.
-Safety while traveling. The driving here is MUCH different than in the states.

Thank you so much for all of your prayers.

God Bless, Elise.

P.S. I will do my best to add pictures soon.