Introduction

It is cold outside! We are living in Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada and will be leaving for Bolivia around the first of November. Away from the cold and into the heat!

So why would we do that, other than the weather? Why would anyone leave beautiful Alberta with its four seasons (some years) to reside in a tropical jungle with all its heat and creepy crawlies?

A year ago we had the opportunity to join a group through the CRWRC (Christian Reformed World Relief Committee) drill water wells in a small community in Bolivia called Patajusal. You won't find it on any map but it is located about 4 hours from Santa Cruz, north of Yapacani. We spent two weeks living in the community, assisting with the well drilling, and building relationships with the Quechua Indians. Even though the living conditions were very primitive by North American standards we survived -- we even enjoyed it so much that we soon made plans to return.

So that is where we are headed. We are presently tying up the loose ends from our business and personal lives and then we will be on our way.

The next section will tell you of our experiences in the past year as we readied ourselves for this new adventure.