Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Cisnes

Marrying and burying

Saturday I married Jorge and Viviana, Sunday I buried them.

We left Saturday morning for the 100 mile trip to Cisnes, only took 3 hours or so.  It’s much better now due to more pavement.  Some snow and slick spots but we didn’t have any trouble.

Saturday evening we had our first wedding in our new work in Cisnes!  Jorge and Viviana got married, most of the church turned out and we had a great time.

Sunday Noon we took everyone from the church (including Jorge and Viviana) and put 8 of them in a watery grave.  That’s right; we had our first water baptism in Cisnes!  Yes it was cold!  It was 38 outside and the water was at least that cold.  After a few moments arms and legs went numb and the pain went away.  After we were done and wading out it actually seemed warm!  I guess it was the circulation starting back.

Sunday afternoon and evening we had a combination asado (Chilean BBQ) and service.  The house was packed with over 20 present.

We came home Monday and although it snowed the road wasn’t bad.  The studded snow tires do help!

Very busy and very productive weekend.


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