March 23 – 30, 2014
Retreat Center We arrive at our destination just in time for Sunday evening services in town
First thing Monday morning Painting and Sanding, Sanding and Painting…
Larry poses as a column… Kevin finds Maria – her shirt WAS that color; honest we didnt paint her.
Paint any surface that can be seen from the outside And so they did…
And God looked upon His creation at the end of the first day, and saw that it was good.
A familiar sight around the kitchen all week… Cutting waves for the VBS activity while our hostess visits with the lady folk
Alan demonstrates toe kicks And then all tried the sheet ball toss
Outside
Cori Sue talks through the story with the older group while Maria teaches the younger ones inside
Multi-generational onlookers And much appreciated help
More green shirts ?! John, we said indoors today
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!
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
Complete with audience
except Jeff?
Left AND Right Handed
Steady hands
Two Iguanas inhabit the rocks Iggie is shown here sunning himself Juan prefers the roof
Play-lot Bowling Duck-Duck-Goose
Lots of Children…
And friends, old and new
Alan is taking the snapshot
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
A truly long term relationship has developed with this family
Q: What can you do with two bed box frames and some wooden florescent lighting covers?
A: An HERB Garden and trellises Day 4/5: New Project Anybody see Christs Face, Eyes, Crown, Beard? Yeah its a stretch!
Some of the views at the Retreat Center
Inside the Chapel
Time to relax, too
A good place to cool off from a week of 95 o temperatures Beachfront Hacienda, anyone? Off the Clock and Kickin back
The group split up for Chichen Itza (above and left) – about a 2 hr ride and Dzibilchaltun (below) – about 20 minutes
Great Yucatan style cuisine as recommended by Pattie