In 2006 we were invited by Fr. Roberto Lacasse to visit his parish in Cochabamba, Bolivia. It sounded like a great idea; soon to be a great reality. We are leaving for Bolivia on August 1st and returning to the States on August 10th. Hopefully, we'll post daily updates so you can follow along on our journey.
Little did we know the challenges we would face in coordinating such an undertaking.
After many months of planning and promoting the trip; we are nine traveling companions who have been bonding and anxious to share the memories of our upcoming adventures. Our group will be introduced as we move along.
Betty, God bless her, has tirelessly researched and coordinated what we had to do and get in order to be able to travel to Bolivia. She found we each needed a passport, visa, and several vaccines from yellow fever to typhoid and more. She also researched who was authorized to give these shots and provide travel papers.
Our biggest fear was not being able to get our visas on time. Until two years ago one did not need a visa to travel to Bolivia. Finding out what the Bolivian Consulate's office required and providing them with the necessary information was a challenge for us since for most of us this was a first. Fortunately, Madelyn, who has had traveling experience with these issues joined our group and has helped put our minds at ease.
Asking for donations of religious items from the Prince of Peace Parish churches the response has been overwhelming. This Sunday, the last Sunday before departure, we are getting together and sorting through the many items. We hope to have photos showing some of your donations.
Padre Lacasse has been busy on his end finding accomodations for us. It sounds like he has quite the itinerary for us.
This week will be busy packing, sorting and preparing.
Little did we know the challenges we would face in coordinating such an undertaking.
After many months of planning and promoting the trip; we are nine traveling companions who have been bonding and anxious to share the memories of our upcoming adventures. Our group will be introduced as we move along.
Betty, God bless her, has tirelessly researched and coordinated what we had to do and get in order to be able to travel to Bolivia. She found we each needed a passport, visa, and several vaccines from yellow fever to typhoid and more. She also researched who was authorized to give these shots and provide travel papers.
Our biggest fear was not being able to get our visas on time. Until two years ago one did not need a visa to travel to Bolivia. Finding out what the Bolivian Consulate's office required and providing them with the necessary information was a challenge for us since for most of us this was a first. Fortunately, Madelyn, who has had traveling experience with these issues joined our group and has helped put our minds at ease.
Asking for donations of religious items from the Prince of Peace Parish churches the response has been overwhelming. This Sunday, the last Sunday before departure, we are getting together and sorting through the many items. We hope to have photos showing some of your donations.
Padre Lacasse has been busy on his end finding accomodations for us. It sounds like he has quite the itinerary for us.
This week will be busy packing, sorting and preparing.
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