you are getting some awesome pictures - but I want you to get IN the pictures, too, so I can see both of you - at least every once in a while...love ya both - mom

Hey guys - what an adventure - beautiful pictures! Just wanted you to know that what you are going through now is normal - it's called culture shock. Before we went to Egypt, years ago, the company provided workshops on it - we still experienced the worry and anger, too, over the below standard living conditions and thing left behind. It lasts several weeks to a month and then things become more acceptable. Try to make that hotel room "home" and get away as much as possible for breaks - maybe to the big island if possible. Can we send you a care package? Love to you both, Peggy (Chris' aunt) See at Christmas in Waco.