taize

We made it to taize on sunday. It was a little hectic getting here because our bus to the train station was delayed because they were shooting a movie on the street that we were going down. Sundays are very hectic here as it is the day of both departures and arrivals. There were 4000 people here last week and 3000 here this week. After a bit of chaos, we were all settled into places to stay and into the programs we are participating in. The young people had a choice of all bible study and mediatation or half a day of that and half a day of work. Miranda, melissa, and Kacey choose the first and HEather, John, Alex, and Katherine chose the second. So far, their work has been mostly in the kitchen with dishes, but today john got to mop as well. There was some culture shock when we first arrived here and it seemed that no one spoke English, but they all happilly reported that they had made some friends in their small groups and work groups. Accomodations and food are all very basic. Each meal is served on a plate and everything is eaten with a spoon. We recieve bowls to drink from. thankfully, there is french bread at every meal and a place to buy snacks.

Well, I am off, there are 2 computers for 3000 people... long lines.... lots of waiting. I will try to give one more update.