Hey All, We're happy and healthy in Los Angeles, awaiting our 12 hour flight to New Zealand, followed by a 5 hour lay over, followed by a 3 hour flight to Vanuatu! We leave 9:30 pm Cali time tonight (Thursday) and arrive on Saturday, kind of weird. Our group consists of 21, all but 4 are female, and ages range from 22-60 something. We are diverse and dynamic. One of our ice breaking activities revealed a prison volunteer, one who worked with the deaf in Zimbabwe, even a guy who has already served two seperate Peace Corps trips! Justin and I are working hard to mingle and meet everyone. It's such a relief to be around people with the same mindset, fears, and excitements! When we arrive Saturday, we'll have the rest of that day to
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