Just to remind you to enjoy the small things in life, we took a picture of our Oatmeal Krispies rolled in real coconut sent to us from the US. Coconut in Argentina is more like coconut flavored powdered sugar so we make a point to take pictures and savor sweet strips of the coconut plant. Think of that next time you are tempted to leave coconut out of the recipe.
Delicious!
One day while cleaning the driveway, we noticed that there were more stone pavers under the mud. We started digging and cleaning and found about six more feet of road base. Six feet is a big deal when trying to get in and out of the truck without getting muddy.
We found this supposedly dead tree stump near the dump that was trying to sprout new branches. In Colorado, we plant trees and they turn into dead stumps. In Argentina they take dead stumps to the dump and they turn back into trees.
Trip to Córdoba
We were finally able to vacation in Córdoba. Initially, we were going to leave on Monday and go half- way, but couldn't find a room available near the temple. So we delayed the trip one day and then drove to San Francisco which is about 3/4 of the way where we stayed the night.
We got to experience a shower with a toilet. What a strange concept!
Wednesday morning we got up early and headed for Córdoba. We allowed an extra hour in case we got lost and instead spent 45 minutes waiting to pass big trucks on the two- way highway. We don't think we'll venture back to Córdoba if we can help it. Though the temple was magnificent, the roads were very dangerous. We feel blessed to still be alive.
We actually made time for four sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. The temple closes for siesta between noon and 4 PM so we felt fortunate to get that many sessions in. What a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the blessings of being in Argentina.
We ate lunch both days at an Italian restaurant named Vittorio that was recommended. It really was delicious. Don't tell anyone, but we had salmon with creamed spinach both days.
Our hotel was within walking distance of the temple and we spotted this strange tree trunk on our walk. If I were a woodpecker, I'd leave this trunk alone. Perhaps, Colorado should consider this as an alternative to deter woodpeckers.
Back at the ranch:
We arrived safe and sound back at El Quebracho on Friday. We had time Saturday to touch- up- paint, but before working on our bedroom, we took a few pictures of dead mosquitoes on the walls. These spots are not enlarged. The insects are sometimes truly this big. We wondered if any of the spattered blood was ours.
Baptism:
Saturday afternoon, we were able to attend a baptism in Feliciano.
What an amazing woman! What an amazing Spirit we felt throughout the afternoon. As part of the program, Gregg played the piano while the elders sang. Considering they had no notice or practice at all, they performed quite well.
We couldn't help taking a picture of these three well- behaved cuties waiting for their relative to be baptized.
Sunday, after church, we invited four of the missionaries for Sunday dinner. Two of them are being transferred this week. The hermana on the far left is being transferred to a city south of us called Parana. You probably remember us talking about Parana.
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