A weekend in Huaraz

This past weekend Nick, Mark, James and I went to Huaraz for the weekend. I had so much fun but it was definitely a whirlwind, I would have loved to stay longer but had to get to work Monday. Our bus left Thursday night at 9pm and arrived in Huaraz at 7 the next morning. We got to out hostel (Caroline Lodging) which was really nice (well..by my standards..it was a clean bed and a hot shower with a free braekfast!) I am really hoping to make this trip again, the bus was only about 20 USD and my hostel room was 5 USD a night. After getting to the hotel Friday morning we ate and then hiked to some ruins a few miles outside of the city. Needless to say I put a few miles on my boots this weekend but I had a great time and we were grateful that the Lord protected us from getting hurt or sick! We certainly would love to go again if we get the chance! On Sunday Nick read this very fitting passage for us on the way up to Lago Churup:

Psalm 19
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.
3 There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard.
4 Their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,
5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.
11 By them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can discern his errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

By the way…I also want to send a big THANK YOU to Margaret Scroggs, NP (and the Daniel Clinic!...?) for the package of things for the clinic I got today! It was the first one I have gotten since being here, and I can’t wait to bring it in to the ladies tomorrow. That note and package meant a whole lot to me Mrs. Margaret, it made my day...Thanks!