una ratita en mendoza

hello from mendoza,
here for a stint, changing my visa among other things. it has been a real transition from the farm in the middle of nowhere chile, to the hustle and bustle that accompanies the life of a city.
long busrides and tired legs have found me in a little hostel outside of downtown.

i have had a lot of time to think, as has been the theme of this trip, to think about many things that seem to present themselves traveling. among the most vivid for me right now is the great contrast that i{ve seen and experienced in place and people, from those that live from week to week on a farm, working the land and simply living with what they have, to the competitive consumption that seems to drive this world and rises most evidently in cities. the difference between lifestyle, motivations, choices, opportunities and lack there of, the reason for this difference and my lack of control.
it is humbling, but also empowering to engage my mind and heart, but realize that i am only a person, a stranger seeing this world through the window of my own eyes. i believe that understanding will come intime, but i know not what understanding is.
juan and sylvia spoke much of living consciously. i think there is a lot of truth in their words and lives.
i am well, and enjoying this change of pace and scenery, if only for a bit.
the lord{s faithfulness is rediculous, and i don{t deserve it, but he continues to bless me as i travel from here to there.
hope all is well with you all, you have my love and prayers

joshua