This beautiful flower is called the Copihue. It is Chile's national flower. The flower is about 3 inches long and hangs from a very thin but very strong vine. The vine feels like that green plastic coated wire that you can buy in the hardware store. The leaves and the petals are very thick and rubbery, in fact, they feel like they are made out of rubber. We had been searching all over the place trying to find a copihue because we wanted to see one in person. Sister Pendly, from the south mission, found this one right around the corner from our office. We had walked by it before and didn't even notice it.
This building is at the end of the block and across the street from our office. The bottom floor is a repair shop. After the fire we wondered if we dare take anything there to be fixed.
House fires are an everyday occurrence in Conce. Luckily this building is made of cement so only the upper level was damaged.
The first time Elder L and I saw these statues, it was early in the morning and there was a mist rising off of the lake. It was really freaky, these pictures do not do it justice. The statues are about 9 feet tall and appear to be walking on water.
Thanks, but no thanks!
Happy little yellow flowers, they just make me want to smile!
This little grape arbor is in the yard of one of the missionary homes in Penco. It looked so cool and refreshing on a warm summer day.
Down and to the right, if you look close, you can see the Penco steeple. The Penco Chapel sits right on the ocean. This is such a great view looking out to the ocean. They have some really steep streets in Penco.
Don Quixote is one of the fancy snancy restaurants that everyone likes to go to. It right on the main plaza in downtown Conce.
Sister Balden and I are thrilled to be eating at Don Quixote's.
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