1. March 23 – 30, 2014

3. Retreat Center We arrive at our destination just in time for Sunday evening services in town

4. First thing Monday morning Painting and Sanding, Sanding and Painting…

5. Larry poses as a column… Kevin finds Maria – her shirt WAS that color; honest we didnt paint her.

6. Paint any surface that can be seen from the outside And so they did…

7. And God looked upon His creation at the end of the first day, and saw that it was good.

8. A familiar sight around the kitchen all week… Cutting waves for the VBS activity while our hostess visits with the lady folk

9. Alan demonstrates toe kicks And then all tried the sheet ball toss

10. Outside

11. Cori Sue talks through the story with the older group while Maria teaches the younger ones inside

13. Multi-generational onlookers And much appreciated help

14. More green shirts ?! John, we said indoors today

15. Nate and Cori Sue spent some quality time (2+ days) together on the shower room without the benefit of a breeze. Floor to ceiling painting (two coats) and cleaning fit for a wedding party next month!

16. Arlene and Cathy work miracles with food and supplies From 6:30 am coffee to 10 pm jello making, to three meals in between, the kitchen was always abuzz

17. Complete with audience

18. except Jeff?

19. Left AND Right Handed

20. Steady hands

21. Two Iguanas inhabit the rocks Iggie is shown here sunning himself Juan prefers the roof

22. Play-lot Bowling Duck-Duck-Goose

23. Lots of Children…

24. And friends, old and new

26. Alan is taking the snapshot

27. No need for a fry pan, John cooks up some eggs beaten in the saucepan and cooked on Arlenes griddle packed in her suitcase John makes an egg wall

28. A truly long term relationship has developed with this family

29. Q: What can you do with two bed box frames and some wooden florescent lighting covers?

30. A: An HERB Garden and trellises Day 4/5: New Project Anybody see Christs Face, Eyes, Crown, Beard? Yeah its a stretch!

32. Some of the views at the Retreat Center

33. Inside the Chapel

34. Time to relax, too

35. A good place to cool off from a week of 95 o temperatures Beachfront Hacienda, anyone? Off the Clock and Kickin back

36. The group split up for Chichen Itza (above and left) – about a 2 hr ride and Dzibilchaltun (below) – about 20 minutes

37. Great Yucatan style cuisine as recommended by Pattie