Nassau to home

Yesterday was a VERY long day. We left Eleuthera at 8:10 (woke up at 5:30 AM). We spent the day in Nassau. Most of us made it to downtown Nassau. We ate good food, shopped a bit, and some even toured the Pirate Museum. Robert Bedwell stayed at the airport and sat with our luggage. Thanks Robert.

Our flight out of Nassau was delayed twice, but we finally landed in Atlanta at 9:10 PM Friday evening. We were making great time back to Knoxville...and then there was traffic. The was road construction going in south of Chattanooga. It took us nearly two hours to go six miles. Yuck! We made it back to Knoxville at 3 AM and I was in my bed by 4 AM. It was great to be back in my own bed and not to have to sleep with a layer of bug spray on.

Over all it was an amazing trip. We hope to go again in the future. We'd love to take some adults back in the fall to install a water filtration system. Anyone interested?

Peace, Marc

Excursion Day!

While a few of our group continued to work today, most of us went sight seeing. It was a blast! The highlight of my day was seeing a eagle ray with about a five foot wing span jump out of the water and then swim off. It was amazing! Another highlight was spending time on the glass window bridge. Here is a photo of our group spanning from one side of the island to the other. Enjoy!

Here's a good word for the day

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Busy busy day

Whew, today was definitely hump day. Several sites are on their way to wrapping up their projects. I led my first ever roofing crew and completed our roof! I've been on MANY roofs, but never led that kind of crew myself. I was very proud of our group as they worked very hard! Most of our other projects will be finished up by lunch tomorrow, just in time for our excursion 1/2 day. Tomorrow we will visit the glass bottom bridge, Gregory Town, and another beach we haven't seen yet. We're excited.

Part of our crew made it back from Grand Bahamas. It was a good trip and great to see a system work. The Bahama's Conference of the Methodist Church called and asked Bahamas Methodist Habitat to come, and within 24 hours they were there. Amazing.

Sorry no photos tonight, I'm just too tired. It's been a great week. Please continue to pray for us as we have a two more days and one is a VERY long day of travel.

Peace, Marc

Tuesday

Another great day! The tornado relief crew left early this morning on two tiny planes headed for Grand Bahamas. I got a text from Pastor Darryll and he said they made it safely and would let us know more later.

All of our crews continued their work and several are beginning to wrap up smaller projects. Several crews have BIG projects and they extra help will be much appreciated. Here are a few more photos, enjoy.

Morning high-five

Kristin & Ashley, sisters from Concord UMC

Water cistern crew

David Maulick is a BEAST!

Concrete Crew

Team to Grand Bahama

Believe it or not, part of our team is leaving in the morning to go help those effected by the tornado damage Grand Bahama Island. Please remember them in your prayers. They will return to Eleuthera on Thursday. Those going are Darryll Rasnake, Robert Bedwell, Linda Nachtrab, Logan McNeil, Derek Ehrnschwender, William Tugwell, Laura Tugwell, Chris McCabe, and Zach Shaw. Just so you know, most parents are on the trip and approved. We have been in communication with other parents and everyone is up to speed and glad to help out.

Snorkeling Video

Thanks to William Tugwell for this amazing snorkeling video.