Friday, February 01, 2008

The team called me this morning from Venezuela.  The authorities were considering sending Mike, Terry, Sandra and Jamie back home because they had no Yellow Fever documentation.  Well, somehow, someway, they were permitted to re-board in Caracas anyway (truly a “God” deal).  Last January, I spent 3 days in Panama for the same reason.  Looking back on it, it was a good lesson in patience and tolerance…

A bit tattered and worn, the group arrived on schedule at 10:30 AM.  It was great seeing these dear, old friends come through the gates!  All arrived in good spirits but not a single bag made it with them.  So, here we sit in port.  The bags should be here in the morning – we will just sit and enjoy the afternoon and evening here in Manaus.

I made the calls to Abraham on the Canuma River.  All is on hold for our arrival, 24 hours delayed. 

It’s 2:20 PM.  The group has gone shopping in the city.  Mike, Terry, Jamie and Sandra are out getting there shots.  I am catching my breath and enjoying a cup of coffee aboard the AMOR/Beatriz.  Can’t think of any place I’d rather be right this minute…

Our plan is to pull out and anchor for the evening.  Right now, we are not where we thought we’d be in our journey.  But, we are exactly where we’re meant to be – that’s good enough for me.

<a href="http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=-3.600000,-60.100000&spn=0.186314,0.236893&t=h&z=12&om=1">we are here</a>

Boyd Walker

From the Helm

Thursday – January 31, 2008

Today is the eve of the trip; the 2008 season has begun.

The Beatriz is essentially new. She has been structurally and mechanically overhauled. I trust she will perform well. Whatever the end result, she looks and sounds great right now!

Today is the final day of preparation. All supplies and materials are onboard. Meds and perishables arrive today. There has been so much going on with the engines, kitchen, decks and so forth that today will be the first day that I will be able to sleep aboard – looking forward to it.

Stacy Allen arrived on the 27th and has been at a hotel waiting to board as well. Pastor Pedro arrived last night. The interpreters arrive from Santarem this evening. Things seen to be on schedule.

I’m looking forward to setting sail tomorrow. The plan is to depart our home port of Manaus by 1:00 PM on Friday, after the groups’ arrival at 10:00 AM – we shall see.

My spirit is calm. My expectations are in check. It will all be what it is, as God unfolds the days. The results of our following His path, as He shows it, will determine the results of our time with the Mundurucu. I just ask and follow these days – seems to work better that way.

Boyd Walker

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