Hello everyone!

After a day of orientation at the Graceland campus in Independence, Ethan Pitt, Chris Clark, Becca Ferguson, myself, and our chaperone, Andrea Read, are gathered at the home of Pam and Jim Ash in Liberty. They have graciously welcomed us into their home for an evening of fellowship. We have spent the day with twelve other students and several adults that will be traveling to Nicaragua with Outreach International as well. But, we will be parting ways bright and early tomorrow morning.

We are heading to the airport around five am and will be traveling for a long time! Because of the thirteen hour time difference, we are going to be very confused tomorrow. I have decided to think of tonight as a quick nap, and will hopefully sleep lots on the plane.

We are all very excited for the adventure ahead. We are so excited to learn about a new culture, meet new people, and see this beautiful land. I hope to post often telling of our experiences. I hope that we will all be safe and healthy for our travels, and I also hope the same the other students traveling to Nicaragua, Zambia, Guatemala, etc. You'll hear from me soon from the other side of the world! So excited!

Kylie Bassett
Philippines Enactus Team