At Home Again in Santiago

Breakfast at the Hotel Colonial was an opportunity to introduce those new to our team to the hospitality of Lazarus and his staff. Café con leche appeared, passion fruit juice was served. Eggs, toast, fruit and fried cheese were among the choices offered.

I figured that Padre Hipólito would be calling to make sure we were ready for church but we were all pleased to see him walk through the door instead. We climbed into the van,  headed across the river and up the hill to Cristo Salvador. Bridget, Jenni and Margel read, Fr. Jim preached, Fr. Justin and Fr. Jim co-celebrated with Padre Hipólito. The passing of the peace was a round of huge hugs for those team members who were returning and those who were experiencing their first Sunday at Cristo Salvador.

Sunday afternoon was spent at Padre Hipólito's house. We watched the U.S. women win their game against Brazil, welcomed Poly, Lilian and the kids, had a fabulous meal, a couple naps and a tour of the garden.

Believing that one picture is worth 1000 words I'll stop "talking" and share the following photos:

Jenni reading Old Testament

Fr. Justin reading the Gospel

Stairs at the new children's center.

Sean, Bridget and a new friend.

Lots of potential banana bread?

In the garden.

Meatloaf, chicken, rice, vegetable salad, pineapple, avocado... (don't tell Sean's mom it was the best meatloaf he ever ate!)

Getting advice on growing figs.

Jack, Justin, Mary Anne, Bridget and Claude relax on the patio.

Mmmmmm, eggplant!

El Monumento