2008 TLC Trip to Ecuador--Part 4

The trip to Ecuador will be something that this group will remember for a very long time! Seeing them off of the airplane was a very exciting experience for me as a mom and listening to their stories as they told about their experiences is something that I was glad to be able to be there for! I was very apprehensive about the trip before they left! However, it was a comforting feeling knowing that we would have the ability to have contact with someone via a Satellite phone that was purchased for the trip. Thanks to our wonderful technology, the daily emails that reported their progress was a very comforting part of the day as we awaited their return. Now that they are all home safe and sound I am very glad that Kyle had the opportunity to be a part of it! The final part will consist of some random pictures that Kyle had on his camera to share with us. I'm sure there will be many more stories and experiences that we will continue to hear about! Enjoy!

The Chartered Bus left the church at 1:30 a.m. on March 13th for Wichita Mid-Continent Airport! Were they supposed to be sleeping?? Their flight left promptly at 6:50 a.m as scheduled and arrived in Dallas at around 8:00 a.m.

After a layover in Dallas they arrived in Miami around 3:15 p.m. They finally arrived in Quito at 8:45 p.m. on March 13.The next day they enjoyed seeing what Quito had to offer!Daila gives a "thumbs up"!

They also ate lunch while out sight seeing or did they?

"Are supposed to eat this?!?"

Brooke says "Oh My!

Quito had MANY experiences for the group!

Some took on the "bald look"

While others left their razor at home!

Ashley takes a break from the work in the jungle. Even with the heat and humidity she still had a great smile!

Dana and Justin enjoy their 18 hour bus ride from the jungle back to Quito!

Shopping in Quito before they returned.

Armed and Dangerous?!?

The roses that they purchased in Quito arrived looking absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!

And they are back! Even after starting the return trip home with a 2 hour delay in their flight they arrived back in Wichita as scheduled at 10:45 p.m. What a refreshed and rested looking group!

Britney & Blake are happy as they ride the bus home from Wichita!

After a debriefing time at the Motel on Tuesday Morning, the group ate one last meal together before heading home once again on the chartered bus! All of the varieties of Golden Corral were a real treat! Their 13 day journey was now coming to a close . . . and what a journey it was!