Monthly Archives: April 2008
The group made it to Budapest today. We enjoyed the spectacular scenery of Transylvania. The last few days have been full. On Sunday we attended the Philadelphia Evangelical Church where they were celebrating Orthodox Easter. Ed brought greetings on behalf … Continue reading
Today we visited CAPA microfinance work in Iasi. This was the MFI that MEDA helped start. From modest beginnings the Iasi office are now very successful with over 20 million dollars in loans! We visited one client who made glass … Continue reading
The Visit “Transylvania Emerging” (Romania and Hungary) with MEDA tour arrived in Bucharest yesterday. Upon arrival in Romania we were impressed to see how the country is changing since becoming a member of the EU. Ed Epp is the leader … Continue reading
Our journey in Peru gave us the opportunity to visit Machu Picchu which was built by the Incas around 1430. The setting is breathtaking and mystical. As we approached the site after many hairpin curves, Ruth Sawatzky said, “Can you … Continue reading
What a Sunday we had yesterday! The day began at Mennonitenheim in Asuncion, Paraguay, and ended in Lima, Peru. We were impressed by how much we learned during our journey in Paraguay. We visited 8 colonies and learned from the … Continue reading
Yesterday was a special day for Jake and Ruth Sawatzky. We visited the Neuland Colony where Jake’s 85-year-old cousin lives. Even though they never met before, their two-hour visit was special. When Jake introduced John at our noon meal, he … Continue reading
Larry Miller and Ray Brubacher from the Mennonite World Conference office also stayed at Hotel Florida in Filadelfia when our group was visiting Mennonite colonies in the Chaco. It was a privilege for our group to hear them share the … Continue reading
Yesterday we visited the spectacular Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian side. Initially we were looking across to the falls in Argentina but as we walked, new cataracts and vistas appeared. It is such a magnificent display of nature. Ruth Mark … Continue reading
