Homeward Stretch

We are back in Antigua!! The rush is over and Tina and I are able to take a little down time - we are loving it. Last week we finished our second amazing race (pictures here) which was great!! Now, all of our peoples are in their final week of debrief. A week to reflect on all that they have experienced in the Outtatown experience. It is always an amazing time of sharing stories, hearing how God has worked in lives, and of good friends encouraging one another before returning to Canada.
This morning I was able to take some great downtime. I went out with my camera and filled my memory card within an hour and a half it was a beautiful morning!!
here are some of the pictures that I took:
http://picasaweb.google.com/colintina/AntiguaMorning

Upcoming, It is Easter week / Passion Week / Semana Santa and here in Antigua is a huge deal - some of the largest celebrations in the world. Christ, his suffering and execution - the passion - is taken very seriously here! We were able to house the students close to or in Antigua - actually in 2 convents - so that students would have a chance to observe these celebrations!
And, next week - we all head for Winnipeg!!! So hard to believe that our time here is almost over. We are looking forward to heading home and connecting with everyone there, but we really treasure the time that we get to spend in this place!