Swiss Mountain Horn
Originally uploaded by Eben Allen

Dear Grandma,
We've been taking language classes for the last two weeks. I've got two days left, but I've met some interesting travellers including a Swiss on sailing his way around the world (Phillip) and a very tall Swede (Martin). A few days ago, Phillip brought his swiss mountain horn and played it in between class, making for an unexpected alpine cultural experience in the middle of Venezuela.
You're in my prayers,
Eben

Arriving
Originally uploaded by Eben Allen

Dear Grandma Edla,
I wanted to share with you about the time I'm spending here in Venezuela, so I decided I'll occasionally send you postcards (via an internet company). Don't worry about responding; the mail system here isn't very reliable. The picture on the front is me just after arriving in Merida, the Venezuelan city where I've been for the last week or so and where I'll be spending this whole year as a missionary. Praying for you,
Your grandson, Eben