Circus Saturday
Even though the San Lorenzo children do not have school today, we still made our early morning stop at the school playground where we were able to get in a rousing soccer match…North American adults vs. South American ninos. Of course we lost!
The work truck was broken down so many of us had to walk up the mountain to the work site. We argued over who had to ride in the car! We spent the day varnishing the beds we had just made, cleaning up the rooms and then we played a water balloon toss game with the kids. Yes, many of us got hit with the balloons!
Paula and Jenny definitely have the critter room. They had more visitors this morning…another scorpion, a spider and a lizard. They seem to enjoy the company!
After walking back to La Cueva, Kelly told us we were “Going to the circus” tonight! We were soooooo excited!!! Of course, we had NO IDEA what we were in for. The children were also surprised…they were told they were coming into town after dinner to play with us. They were excited to hear we were all going to the circus together. We met in front of the school and as we were waiting for the kids from the orphanage…several of the local children came by to play. So we took them ALL to the circus. It was an experience you cannot even imagine. Let’s just say, be sure to ask your Ecuadorian tourist about it when they get home. I will tell you that the seating was very makeshift and the top row broke and one of the teens fell off the seat. Luckily he was ok, but it scared Tim and the kids that were sitting right next to it. Marlone (one of the orphans) got to dance on stage…very cute!
Sunday
The truck is still not working so we walked to church through the jungle! The church is the carport under the pastor’s house. Katrina interpreted the sermon for us in English. The pastor played the tambourine while we clapped and sang many songs in Spanish while the roosters crowed along.
After the service, we hiked back to the orphanage and gave the kids their gifts, they loved them. They all got new bathing suits and following lunch we went back to La Cueva and the kids had a blast playing in the swimming pool…even though it was cold enough that we all had sweatshirts on!
We were all exhausted after dinner and have to get up early tomorrow for the ride to the island, nicknamed “Poor man’s Galapagos.”
That’s all for now folks!
Asta manana (probably not spelled right, either).
Ann & the Team
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3 comments:
Hi Jennifer & Team Ecuador, It sounds like your having too much fun. We glad your enjoying your stay. We are praying for good weather so you can get your work done on time. We hope all is well with the team. We took Koby to the vets. He has a tumor on his right side. We will know more tomorrow when the vets calls us with the test results. The weather here has been getting warmer finally. No one has gone swimming yet. Mary would like us all to come to her house on Sunday for her birthday and to meet Mikes side of the family. Just giving you a heads up on that. Nancy will be taking me to the DR's on Friday. She has a lot of questions for him. We miss you. Take Care, stay healthy and safe. Love Mom, Dad, Rich, and Lizzie
pienso en ti mi guero chapa..te extrano mijo...que bien de fin de semana tuvistes!..MIL besos y abrasos! tu jefito
And you thought MY messages were encrypted! "jefito"?? Sounds like he's making stuff up again. jk - love ya Joe.
Got a little worried when you guys didn't post on Saturday. Well worth the wait though. Sounds like you guys are having more fun than work! Good for you :)
J - PFL seems a little cheesed off. I am getting the cold shoulder when I go over. She actually turned her back to me yesterday and today - literally! She just sat there with her back to me while I was petting Cinco. You need to get home quickly!! They miss you so much!! Me too.
Hugs and hugs and kisses. Be safe
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