We've arrived!

After 27 hours in the air (we lost Tuesday -- leaving Portland Monday and arriving in India just before Midnight on Wednesday -- en route), we've arrived. We're still trying to work out the Internet situation, but it's looking promising for regular updates. Of course, our gracious hosts also have us on a busy schedule. "You're going to have a hectic time here," promised Bishop Samuel Thomas, during chai tea time this afternoon. There are a ton of pictures (and even a video of an elephant we encountered in the dark of night during the two-hour drive from Cochin to Kottayama) to share. We should have it all up by this time tomorrow. Check back. For now, blessings from India.