It is a weird thought to think that I have just started what will be my life for the next 11 months. I left my house several days ago after scrambling to get everything ready and say my goodbyes. I left my house at 330 in the morning in order to catch my flight to Miami. I was in a complete dase and kinda feel like I still am.
I was able to spend a night at my teammate
Melina‘s dad’s house which was such a blessing! It was really fun to see several other racers, get to play and laugh with Melina’s 5 year old neice (Video to come!), and do a Bible study with Melina’s dad.
The seven teamleaders met at the airport the following day to start our journey down to Guatemala. It was really exciting to finally get to meet our squad leader
Sean who was unable to be at our training camp because he was in Spain.
We landed in Guatemala and met up with Allison and Kelly who had our vans ready to head up to Antigua. Since we have arrived we have been wondering around getting our bearings in this beautiful mountain town. I have been here once before but only for a day so it was fun to be able to see more of the city. We spend time really connecting with the other team leaders and listening as Allison and Sean pouring into us and encouraged us. All of which has allowed me to feel much more comfortable with the leadership position I am in.
Each team also has a person designated as the finance person to take care of all the receipts and budgeting of the money. The 7 finance people and the 2 racers in charge of logistics just got here a couple hours ago. It has been fun to play tour guide and take them around the city that we know so well 🙂
Tomorrow will be a hectic day as the rest of the squad arrives! We took over restaurants when it was just the 7 team leaders and 1 squad leader let alone when there is 45 racers, 2 squad leaders, 4 squad coaches and several additional WR staff. Looks like we are going to the market.
Speaking of the market, when in foreign countries do not squeeze the “potatoes” as they are not potatoes and will explode all over your hand and you will have to buy it. 🙂
That is all for now but I will keep you all updated as the trip unfolds!
