Another Sunny Week

Our international group

We had a surprise this week at the meeting for field service, this is a small congregation so usually there are small groups out but on Wednesday morning we had a few extra. There were about 8 young people visiting from the States, England, and the one brother in this picture is from Norway. A few of them spoke Spanish but the others didn't so I got assigned with a young sister from England who didn't speak Spanish (well only a few words). So it was a little different being the one who could speak better but Jehovah helped me out by giving me nice householders who I could understand. Towards the end of the morning I had a nice conversation with a young woman and started a Bible study with her using the Good News Brochure. I wasn't going to try to start any studies while we are here since it is such a short time and we have the Memorial Invitation work but I just couldn't help it. She was so nice and eager to learn, so I have an appointment to go back next Wed.

Doug bought a fish for us this week off a local fisherman. I don't know what kind it was but it was a pretty silver color. He fileted it for us, cut the head into two parts (you're not seeing two different heads here)   I put a little seasoning on it and fried it, melted some butter to dip it in and wow was it delicious, the best fish we've had since being here. We're hoping to have opportunity to buy some more off of him. This fish provided three meals for us and cost us about $7.

I went with Rebekka and Lorena on studies and R.V.'s for the afternoon while Doug went with Richard.

Me on our private Yacht (with 50 other people)

 Doug & I took a boat trip over to Bacardi Island (or Cayo Levantado). It's a beautiful little island with a very exclusive resort but you can take day trips to their public beach area.  The sand is very white and the water clear.

They put on a little show with a big sea lion.

That's a live star fish on my hat that Doug found while swimming

On Friday we had the privilege of having the Radimersky kids for the day. This weekend is the two day circuit assembly and Friday was the pioneer meeting for all regular pioneers in the circuit so we volunteered to keep the kids or did they keep us. We started our day off with a hike to a local waterfall and then Lucas showed us where a local beach is to look for cool shells.

Lucas showing us the way

The water was quite chilly so Doug was the only one to brave a dip at the base of the falls.

This is my collection of shells from the day. The little ones were everywhere!  We didn't find any of the really gigantic ones but I'm told that you often can.

Till the hike and beach combing were done both Doug & I were ready for a nap but not the kids! Doug took them to the beach at our place for a little while so I could have a break and then it was my turn while he took a nap. They had brought Uno along so we played that, of course it was the German version called Solo and I'm pretty sure Lucas was making up some of his own rules! Anyway we had a nice day with them. Now while the family is away in the Capital for the Circuit Assembly, we're house sitting and taking care of the dogs for the weekend.

Happy Wedding  Day to Jason & Rose.  CONGRATULATIONS!