La vista de la mañana



Quickly touching in to share our morning view.

The bus is waiting for us as we depart for our morning of work.  We are splitting up into 3 groups today.  The jovenes will fill you in later.  All are doing great.  Lots of laughter and smiles.

Hasta luego.

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