Day 17, Iwakuni Camp, Kintai Bridge & Castle

     Today was basically the same routine as yesterday.  Leave for breakfast at 6:45, for the field at 7:45, and camp at 8:30.  Having passed out the camp shirts yesterday, we started the camp with our camp picture.  Camp today was fun games (like crab soccer---use your imagination) followed by actual games (in each age group) using the skills from yesterday.  Water breaks continued to have games and contests while keeping everyone hydrated.  Thank you for your prayers as the weather, although very warm and humid, has not been as bad as prior years.  Joining us at camp for a second day was Corporal Ramirez, who was taking pictures to post in a base news story.  Our day at camp was completed with another skit led by Danielle---this time the story of the house built on the rock and on the sand from Matthew 7:24-27.  Paul followed this skit with his testimony and a very clear presentation of the gospel.  At the end, he gave an invitation for the kids (privately) and then encourage them to tell their parents tonight, and the coaches tomorrow if they made a decision. We haven't had as many of the kids stay as we would have hoped, but God is in control and knows who needs to be there.
     After camp, walk to the mess hall and then back to the dorms.  (We shouldn't gain any weight with all of the walking we are doing).  We had a couple of hours to rest/shop and then took taxis to the Kintai bridge and Castle.  This is a very beautiful area, and is where Paul grew up.  We took a cable car up the mountain and then walked to the castle.  It is beautiful and the view is spectacular.  If was fun to imagine Paul growing up in this environment.  We took taxis back to the base, and since we stayed late, everyone was on their own for dinner, and all chose to eat at the food court (subway, burger king, KFC, Taco Bell, etc.)  The evening was free, although some were going to an on base soccer tourney tonight from 8-9:30pm.
     Please continue to pray as there have been some significant issues that have arisen (external).  Your individual tour member can update you when they arrive home.  Thank you for your support.

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Day 17 Montage