Today we had a break from work, and spent the time snorkling, swiming, getting hair braided, eating fish tacos, amd just hanging out at the beach. At first, I thought that the idea of a rest day was pointless and a waste of time, but after actually experiencing the heat and long work days, the break was well met!
In the morning, the adults sorted through the supplies we had brought while the kids went down to the beach. Dad, Kailey, and I, (Charis), rented snorkles and flippers, and swam out to a reef. The many different types of fish came right up to our faces, and the coral was beautiful! Everything we saw made me wish I had a waterproof camera! We met the rest of our team in the ocean, then jumped into the trucks and went to a Mexican place that was very similar to Chipotle, (but better!).
After filling up on fish tacos and burritos, we rode out to a more touristy beach where kite and wind surfers gave us a great show. Many people came up trying to sell items to us and braid hair, but were mostly unsucsessful. The water was murky, and there were'nt many waves, but the scenery was beautiful and we all had a great time!
I know that this post sounds much more like vacation rather than a missons trip, but we all need rest! Tomorrow we return to Redemption Village!
Charis: Glad you had a day off. Not beening used to the high humidity and heat, you need to pace yourself. Bibi and I really are enjhoying your "BLOG" and learning much about your mission in DR. Keep up the great work. Your writing is so appreciated by us and it is very good with expression and good feeling, emmphathy and concern. Love you, Bibi and Babu Enjoy the swimming as often as you can. The surf must be good as is the snorkling and fish watching. B & B Now which profile should I choose?
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