Belize '09 Wednesday (sorry for the delay, no internet!)

Today we took the day off from the Dental Clinic, work projects and the Dental/Nutrition Education to go enjoy the local waters. Steve, Chad and Michael (Chew) left early this morning to scuba dive at Laughing Bird Caye. After a 2 hour bus ride, 15 minute water taxi ride, and a 45 minute boat ride they arrived at the Caye. The guys dove to about 95 feet and saw a huge tarpin, Moray eel, crab, shrimp, 100 pound grouper, and dolphins. The rest of the team headed to the West Snake Caye, which was absolutely gorgeous, to snorkel, swim, and swing in hammocks. We also saw dolphins, along with a huge lobster and a leopard ray, and our guide found us a boa constrictor to hold and take pictures with.
Returning to Punta Gorda early afternoon, we were off to Da Wata Fountin for a time of ministry with the local kids. Some of the team shared how their relationship with Jesus has given them hope and a renewed life. Maylin treated us to a delicious home cooked meal of chicken, biscuits, potato salad, rice & beans, and carrot cake. We finished off the evening with devotionals at the hotel, a round of Apples to Apples, and an early bedtime to rest for another day of work and ministry. Pray for us to be effective these last couple days, and that we would continue to seek God for our strength, understanding and endurance.