reloading

We were able to replenish the Subaru with items waiting for us at St. Hedwig's in Guadalajara.

We had to break down the suitcases full of shoes and toothbrushes to accomodate the blankets.

We discovered in the process of packing again that our left-rear tire had a nail in it. Luckily we discovered this before heading out again and we were able to take it to the shop around the corner.

All in all, we were able to fill the Subaru once again and get it ready for the rest of our mission trip. Isn't God's ecomony great...

Sunday Mass at Santo Nino, Guadalajara, Mexico

We were excited to celebrate Sunday Mass at a parish on the outskirts of Guadalajara. It was especially meaningful for Fr. Bill whose uncle helped construct the walls and the roof. They still have a ways to go to complete the building project but the assistance have given them renewed hope.


After the 9:00 am children's mass we sprung for hot chocolate and bread. It was good to see the long lines and the smiles on the kid's face.

Only in Mexico

Infant teething on a onion...

Scenes from downtown (centro) Guadalajara, Mexico

Guadalajara, Mexico

After 1500 or so miles we finally arrived in Guadalajara at Fr. Gabriel's parish. We were joyfully greeted by the pastor and his family. Being famished from the journey they took us out to eat some authentic food from their home town of Gustave, Mexico. Can you guess what these tostadas came with?

a) salsa
b) cow lips
c) cow ears
d) all of the above

Another Lunch to remember in Mexico

Fr. Bill was at it again. We filled up the next day at the local PEMEX station and once again got a tip on where to eat. We stopped this time at a taco joint next to the highway. Can you guess what we had this time for lunch?

a) cabeza (head of the cow) tacos
b) tripe (intestines) tacos
c) pork tacos
d) all of the above

What's for Lunch?

After filling up at the local PEMEX station we got a tip on where to have lunch. It just happened that this street vendor was on the property of the gas station. How easy is that... fill-up both tanks, the car and our stomachs. We had wonderful soup... can you guess what was sooo mmm, mmm, good?

a) vegetable soup
b) beef and vegetable soup
c) tripe and vegetable soup
d) manta ray (skate) and vegetable soup