As a solo traveler, I have spent the majority of my time on the road in hostels from Europe all the way to South America. This is an informational post that should answer most of your questions about hostels, and includes a lot of visuals as well as my personal take. It’s really on my…
Remnant Skate Carnaval Ministry
Mazatlan, Mexico, has the unique privilege of hosting the third largest Carnaval in the world as a celebration of the days before Lent. It’s like Mexico’s version of Mardi Gras, complete with uniquely Mexican banda music and a celebration of the indigenous culture. For four days, the city shuts down for live music, parades, fireworks,…
Homes of Hope – Casas de Esperanza
I’m so excited to share with you all this incredible opportunity of a lifetime! This past weekend I had the chance to help build a house for a family in Mazatlan with Homes of Hope, one of YWAM’s many Mercy Ministries. They’ve built 137 houses for the people of Mazatlan since the branch was started…
Continued : El Lugar Secreto Progress Update
Enjoy a quick Photo Update of the progress on the Secret Place and stay tuned for the financial update if you’re interested in supporting! Finance Update: Shovels to remove rubble: 500 pesos = $29.37 USD Labor to Remove Rubble = Free, thank you to students with a servant’s heart Succulents, Potted Flowers, and Potting Soil:…
Soccer Ministry
One of the things I love so much about the location of the base is it’s perfect placement between the beautiful nature of the Pacific Ocean, the easy going shoreline, and the attractive little city center, all intermingled with the exact people that we talk about serving in class. One street over from a seemingly…
El Lugar Secreto
Isaiah 51:3 3 The Lord will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing. From the first day that I set foot…
Where’s Bridget?
Sin palabras. Without words. Both the English and Spanish language feel insufficient to describe what is before me and the people behind me as I sit on a hammock, starting this blog on the western coast of Mexico. Occasionally when we find the courage, we make decisions that can change the course of our lives…
Go Do 