Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Good news!

As many of you know, we've been given a boat to use in our work here in Patagonia.
The 41' (yet to be named) arrived in Chile about 3 months ago and has been stuck in the port of Valparaiso since then accumulating port storage fees. 
Well, finally, it looks like the paperwork is done and the boat should be released to head down here this week!  The customs broker told me that the storage fees have accumulated to around $28,000!
The broker and a lawyer friend (Elena) apparently have gone to bat for us and petitioned the port for a reduction in those fees. 

Last night I got word that the port is going to charge us $0 for storage!

Can somebody say Praise the Lord?

1 comment:

Jean said...

So happy to be able to add your website to my favorites list! This is absolutely wonderful news! I will share with the Missions Committee at Iola 1st Assembly!!!!