http://www.travelblog.org/South-America/Ecuador/Huaquillas/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from South America , Ecuador , Huaquillas en-us Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:30:35 BST Sun, 12 Oct 2008 19:30:35 BST At around 8.30am we reached the border of Ecuador to get our exit stamp....the bus was about to leave us but luckily a kind group of Americans stalled the bus driver At the Huaquillas bus station we were approached by a member of staff who would take us to Tumbes Peru Although we didnt understand what he was saying half the time we made it over the border after a long walk through the local ma http://www.travelblog.org//South-America/Ecuador/Huaquillas/blog-282992.html No photos here....just tried to get the heck out of this place as fast as we could and it wasnt fast enough. So fellow travelers beware and be very prepared if you must cross the PeruvianEcuadorian border here.We decided to cross here because we thought it would be the fastest way to get from Peru to Vilcambamba Ecuador even though other border crossings arent as notorious. Unfortunately http://www.travelblog.org//South-America/Ecuador/Huaquillas/blog-220153.html We had just landed in SFO and Ale said Can we turn around and go back to Ecuador I think that sums it up. An amazing trip that none of us will ever forget. It will be the people that will remain in our thoughts forever. Here are some faces that I think we will all share fond memories of. http://www.travelblog.org//South-America/Ecuador/Huaquillas/blog-194149.html We're waiting in the Atlanta airport for our final flight home. I've missed a few days of the blog it's been a real whirwind. We fnished the walls and roof of the church and about 34 of the bathroom so we exceeded our goal and finished at the end of the day on Tuesday. Tuesday night we had a special dedication service with the local church that was just wonderful. The church was apcked includ http://www.travelblog.org//South-America/Ecuador/Huaquillas/blog-193283.html Although the day started with light rain. The rain once again ceased and we had a very productive day. The last 4 blogs are being put in place as we speak. About 34 of the roof is done. We'll be finished tomorrow morning. The VBS team is not feeling so overwhelmed now and are doing great with the 120 to 150 people per day. Saturday night the bell choir played in City Hall for a Huaquillasarea Ad http://www.travelblog.org//South-America/Ecuador/Huaquillas/blog-192180.html I missed posting to the blog yesterday. Every day is a full day. Breakfast is at 6AM. Construction starts at 7AM. We have lunch onsite and then the VBS heads back to prep. VBS starts at 3PM. We had back have dinner at 6PM and thenthe evening meetings are at 730. We're back at the hotel at 10PM. Every day has been really full. We have completed the levels of blocks on the church. We have just the http://www.travelblog.org//South-America/Ecuador/Huaquillas/blog-191154.html What an amazing day starting with breakfast at 600. We have such a great cooking crew the meals have been unbelievable. Hermana Betty from the local church is helping us with shopping and cooking Ecuadorian favorites. We got to to the work site at 700. Ed belton was great teamed up with Eduardo the construction team finished an amazing 6 rows of blocks. Meanwhile VBS preregistration just kept http://www.travelblog.org//South-America/Ecuador/Huaquillas/blog-190258.html Well we made it with all 56 pieces of luggage. Every single one checked through. Every single one made it just fine including Emmys giant Christmas boxes and the handbells. Although a little late we got a good nights sleep in Guayaquil and headed to Huaquillas in the morning. Another road trip 1 5 hour bumpy ride and we were there. But what a memorable greeting by the church. We met with t http://www.travelblog.org//South-America/Ecuador/Huaquillas/blog-189697.html If I'd have known that this day was going to be the worst day of my whole traveling experience I would not have bothered getting up at 7am and popped a few Immodium helping to keep their manufacturers in the FTSE 100.The reason for such an early start was that after deciding to bypass Ecuador and go to Columbia instead I was going to have to catch 3 different buses totaling 16 hours and get to Qui http://www.travelblog.org//South-America/Ecuador/Huaquillas/blog-119550.html