Bridge Crossing in Honduras: Mission Trip '06

This was a bridge crossing a steep gorge between La Esperanza and some of the mountain communities of Ojo de Agua and San Lorenzo, Intibuca, Honduras. We felt fortunate each time we made it safely across this bridge, since it was pretty rickety with loose strips of metal lying atop the supports.

And if the bridge wasn't enough, the steep hill just on the other side was almost as exciting. You had to get a running start, go as fast as you can without slowing once, and make sure you follow the appropriate trail or you would get in the wrong rut, go off the side of the mountain or hit your oil pan on a rock. If you didn't run into any of those complications, you still might not make it to the top because the vehicle may run out of momentum and the incline is too great.

Mike and Debble Lane cross this bridge and ascend that hill more than once a week.

The good news is the bridge is tested twice a day for safety. As you can see, this first test of the day went well.