The 18th of September is Independence Day here in Chile. There were lots of celebrations throughout the week! A main event is what's called a Fonda. It's like a fair where there is a rodeo, typical chilean arts & crafts, and, of course, lots of food! September 18th was on a Sunday this year, so there was celebrating both the week before AND the week after! Our church even got in on the celebration and help a day of olympics at a local sports club. We played games, ate empanadas, and celebrated Independence day as a church family! It was great! Be sure to check the "My Pictures" link for pictures of the event!
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Linds & Me
Linds & Me
Originally uploaded by JWorley28.
Lins and Me enjoying the wonderful chilean food... asado (grilled meat) and chicha (a drink only drunk around the time of Sept. 18th)! Sidenote: ignore my hair... the wind was blowing!! :)
Jill & Linds
Jill & Linds
Originally uploaded by JWorley28.
Jill, one of the missionaries, & Linds enjoying choripan (a.k.a. sausage dog) and an empanada! Yummm!
18 de Sept.
18 de Sept.
Originally uploaded by JWorley28.
Linds & I with our new chilean friends we met at the fair, helping them cook traditional chilean goodies!
The Iglesia
The Iglesia
Originally uploaded by JWorley28.
Our church hung a flag to show our Chilean pride! During the week of Sept. 18th there are flags everywhere!
Lauren & Me
Lauren & Me
Originally uploaded by JWorley28.
Lauren & Me at the Fonda with the Andes Mountains in the background.
Friday, September 16, 2005
Missionary Talk
"Are you going to dress up like baby Jesus?"
-Kelley Grant, talking about Zane's sermon on Christmas day.
"Go over there and ask him what type of cigarettes he's smoking."
-Scott Emery, telling me how to start up a conversation with a stranger.
"We're not evil! We're fun!"
-Jill Grove
Just thought I'd share some laughable quotes from some of the missionaries here in Santiago! It's a great group to be with day to day!
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