Sunday, March 22, 2009

167 Anniversary of Relief Society






















Our Magdalena Stake had their 167 year Relief Society celebration. We first met in the chapel. The Stake Relief Society President spoke. She was followed by our Stake President. The picture above is of Stake President Gadoy and his first counselor Pres. Louisa. We have a very good Stake Presidency. Generally the stake presidency are ever as good as those back home. Sometimes the bishoprics need more training.

After the program inside the chapel we all moved outside where the sisters put on a spectacular evening of song and dance. We
have 8 wards in our stake and each ward participated. Each ward sang and danced to songs that are traditional in the Peruvian Culture. The songs were beautiful. The traditional dances were exciting, beautiful, the costumes were bright and colorful, it was Peruvian.
Our pictures do not do justice to how magnificant the performance was. Mostly by the sisters of the Relief Society in our Magdalena Stake.
All those in attendance had a wonderful time.













Double click on the pictures to see a closeup and notice the
intricute needle work on each colorful costume.








As it got darker I needed a flash.











They performed this outside as their was more room and the weather was so nice. On this court they play basketball and
soccer and dances and other cultural events. They do have
a cultural hall inside the chapel with a stage.




















This was an absolute delight for us.

































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Inka Shops

Inka Shops
There are hundreds and hundreds of little vendors selling their wares from clothing, dolls, purses, jewelry etc. We didn't buy anything but got a good idea of some of the things that they have.

Highway

Highway
One of many highways in Lima. This is Avenida Arequipa that runs north and south. Maybe 9-10 blocks from our apartment. During rush hour this road will be packed.

Highway

Highway
Another highway running thru Lima.

Tall buildings

Tall buildings
This is a look of San Isidro where we live and the mission office.

Miraflores from the air

Miraflores from the air
On our P-day we went to Miraflores and ate at a fantastic restaurant just above the cliff. The tall building in the background is the Marriott hotel. The name of the restaurant was Mangos. It was buffet.

Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean
Looking down about 500-600 feet from the Mangos restaurant to the ocean