Today, most of our group toured the Amazon Rainforest. What an experience! I never thought I would have an opportunity in my life to see a rainforest.

Even thought today was our "tourist day", it was a time for reflection. Part of my reflection today focused on how I will describe my trip to others when I return.

Leading up to the Mission, many people could not understand why I would spend my only week of vacation this summer working. A few times I wondered whether I made the right decision. Of course, now I have no doubt I made the right decision. My question is " when can I do this again?"

When I return, I can explain to others that in many ways the mission resembled what others would do on a vacation. We had a lot of fun, I enjoyed the company of new and old friends, and we helped each other feel and spread God's love. The main difference from vacation was that we worked during the day. I found the work very fulfilling and further, I think others who have not served on a mission would feel the same. I encourage those of you who are still reading this to consider serving on a mission (or another).

Sincerely,
Ryan Witkowski
"Senhor legal" (Mr. Cool)

p.s. If any of you meet my new friend Mark Carlton, ask him about the "Anaconda story."