Monday

Today we had a great day in Bogota. We woke up to beautiful blue skies and no rain in sight so we made a quick a decision to go to Mossarete. Mossarete is a church high up in the mountains above Bogota. We packed a bag, called a taxi and were on our way after breakfast. The kids loved it! We got there and boarded a tram that went right up the side of the mountain. It was like a train car but with huge glass windows in the front and the roof. It was built at a 45 degree angle so as you stood on it you could look straight forward and see through the roof. There were two of these trams on the same track so as one when up the other went down and there track split half way up the mountain and they passed each other. The tram took us up 2,300 ft above Bogota. So we were at an elevation of 10,300 ft. It was an awesome veiw.

Bogota is nestled in a huge valley so it surrounded by mountains on all sides. We watched the some low clouds drift in through the mountains. It was extremely beautiful. Bogota is huge. We knew it took a long time to get through town but we didn't realize its true size. It has a population of 8,000,000 people.

There was a little market by the church so we ended up getting Kaleb a little wooden cross necklace. It only cost $.50 but he loves it and wore it all day. The boys loved Moserate and were already asking when we could go back. They just wanted to stare out over the railing forever and take in the sites.

The boys are starting to miss home and there behavior is not the best at times but they are dealing with all the differences fairly well. The biggest issue has been food. We are tring to get them to at least try whatever food is served but sometimes it just isn't worth the fight. We can almost always find at least one thing they will eat and just incase we have some snacks back in our room to help fight off the hunger pains.

Kariana's routine is starting to become more settled and we are all getting to know each other better each day. Today she really started finding her voice and would "talk" for many minutes just to hear herself. It is pretty fun to watch and listen too. She is developing a cough but nothing too significant, let's hope it stays that way. She also has a slight runny nose but nothing to serious. She sure hates it when Dad goes digging for things in her nose though. She has slept through the night every night since we got her, usually going to bed between 9 and 10 and waking up between 6 and 8.

We had another party tonight at supper. Another Minnesota family is heading home tomorrow. The Vettle's adopted 3 sibling ages 3, 2, and 1. Can you belive that? I think they are saints. We are all so excited for them to head home and get settled into thier new lives although the hotel won't be nearly as interesting without them around. We will miss you Holly!

Talk to you tomorrow!

The Melcher's