Day 20

Yesterday Rhonda and I went to Linares where we presented a report to the executive presbytery.
We all discussed what needs to be done now and how best to accomplish it.  There remains much to do but it looks like the urgent need for our presence is over.

Today we will start the long journey home!

We do have one stop along the way though.  Our Mapuche friends have continued to call us when they come down out of the mountains.  Most calls include the question as to when we'll come see them again.  I usually say when we're in the area.  Well, this is about as close to "in the area" as we're likely to get so we plan to make a 2 day detour to go see them.  We hope to arrive there Sunday morning just about time church starts, as there is no communication up there they have no idea we're coming.  Should be interesting.

I'll let you know what happens when I can.