On Monday morning, Greyson, Laura and I ventured out bright and earlier again for some exercise, (they ran, I walked as my theory is , only run when chased). It was only 6:30, and to me it was amazing how many people where out on the street. A typical schedule is up early, and have a light breakfast, followed by the work or school or other stuff.. a late lunch... and then work is over around 3 in time for a Siesta. Siestas are becoming less common here says Gabby.. and the typical time for dinner is after 8. I think I would love an afternoon nap as a habit.. but I am 
not sure if I could eat dinner that late. It would take some getting used to.
not sure if I could eat dinner that late. It would take some getting used to. At breakfast Alan lead our devotial.. and it was pretty amazing at it was on the same topic as the sermon at church the pervious day... amazing how God does that!
then we headed out to learn a great deal about Merida and the Mayan city that was here before 
the Spanish got to Mexico, and it was very interesting! If you want to hear some interesting tibits about the history of Merida.. ask one of us face to face..
the Spanish got to Mexico, and it was very interesting! If you want to hear some interesting tibits about the history of Merida.. ask one of us face to face.. Some of the more interesting factoids.. Merida was built on the site of a Mayan city.. and they actually used the stones from the 5 pyramids to build the churches and some governmental buildings.. this was around 1580's (i made have the date off by a couple decades.. sorry!) and it is 
the oldest church in all of the Americas. The inside of the church is pretty devoid of pictures because during the Mexican Revelotion the general distroyed part of the church and removed some of the artifacts.. And the church is the home of the the black christ.. which is a crucifix that was in a fire.. but it was not destroyed, the only change was the wood became black..
the oldest church in all of the Americas. The inside of the church is pretty devoid of pictures because during the Mexican Revelotion the general distroyed part of the church and removed some of the artifacts.. And the church is the home of the the black christ.. which is a crucifix that was in a fire.. but it was not destroyed, the only change was the wood became black.. Ok.. done with my Merida history leason save to say that this city and the people have been here much longer then any of our families have been in the USA!
After we learned all about the square.. we started journey to
Chichén Itzá . It was about an two hour car ride and it
was fun to talk to Gabby. We had lunch in the town right out side of Chichén Itzá and then we headed in.. luckly for those that sunburn easily it was cloudy and it actually started to rain when we were half way thru the tour. We are experiencing the rain that the Yucatan normally gets in July. In June it typically rains for about a half an hour an stops.. But we have had two days of four hour rain storms. And it is supposed to rain today... I guess when we prayed for good weather, God is blessing us with cooler then normal afternoons due to rain and not getting burnt.. :) After Chichén Itzá we headed back to Merida . 
On the trip back Gabby and I discovered that we both like ABBA and the Beatles as we Itripped it back to town. After a little rest we went out to dinner with Gabby to this great little resturant where we discover too much Coca Cola can make Laura and Greyson do some creative intrurptive dancing.. never a dull moment with this crowd!
On the trip back Gabby and I discovered that we both like ABBA and the Beatles as we Itripped it back to town. After a little rest we went out to dinner with Gabby to this great little resturant where we discover too much Coca Cola can make Laura and Greyson do some creative intrurptive dancing.. never a dull moment with this crowd! I think we are all excited about praying today and splitting up and going to the different leaders' houses.
We have all been bless with knowledge about this area and the people that should really help us connect with the Shalom leaders!
and Just a plug.. I really feel bless for being on this trip with this group.. I love their senses of humor and seeing Gods love in all of 
them.
them.
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