BIG CITY

First of all, I'm sorry. I have not been much of a blogger. If you are reading this it makes me wonder why you haven't given up on me and found something valuable to do with your time. But, I will keep plugging away now and then.

BIG CITY TIME

We work with a fun little family. Ariel and Fernanda Albornoz. Ariel's name looks like he could be a mermaid, but is pronounced Aud e el. They are hard working folks with a very simple life. (If you remember the rodeo, Adiel is the huaso that took us to see the Chilean rodeo.

A selfie at work with the vacas

A selfie while helping his wife at work. He was on vacation.

Fernanda picking potatoes. That day Ariel and Fernanda filled 7 of those large white bins in the background.

Well, Ariel told us that Fernanda had never seen the Santiago temple and she would like to go see the grounds. That was a bit of a surprise to us because she is Catholic and her and Ariel live together without marriage. Evidently her first husband was rather abusive and she doesn't like the marriage idea anymore. Ariel says she likes the doctrines of our church, but holds herself back for various reasons. Ariel would love to be baptized, but knows he can't at the present.

So, off to the BIG CITY with our friends.

Fernanda and her daughter Almendra

Ariel and Fernanda by the temple

Group shot

After the temple grounds we headed to Cerro Santa Lucia. That is an historic hill in the center of Santiago with some cool history and scenery. A palace that became a fort during some of Chile's political struggles.

The first of thousands of steps for climbing and exploring

The original palace. Added onto many times.

One of several statues and churches on the hill.

After reaching the summit we are almost back down.

Another church seen from an overlook.

The back gate to the hill.

I guess one of the best part for me was successfully driving in Santiago, finding the temple and returning home without having to call in a search party. We love spending time with these wonderful people. Our hope is that through our friendship we may help them find their way inside the temple someday and enjoy the peace and happiness that comes with the covenants made there.

Hasta la proxima, Until next time.