September was a month full of activities. We thought it would be fun to take some pictures of the local graffiti, oops, I mean urban art.
This set of pictures was taken in Talcahuano.
I guess it looks better than just plain old writing all over the walls.
Some of it is just plain weird.
We saw this display at one of the grocery stores in Concepcion. Elder L was fascinated with the this restored pickup.
More urban art on our way to Andalien.
A view of our apartment building from the exercise park. We live in the dark gray building.
This little girl is wearing her cueca dress, September is a month of national pride.
Hurray, new mailboxes for the office.
This horse and buggy is typical to see on the streets of Chile. They slow down traffic a bit, but everybody is very patient with them.
It is just a part of the culture.
Elder L answering the phone, all day every day.
September 18th is like our July 4th. They had these type of decorations everywhere.
Brightly colored streamers, Chilean flags, and branches with flowers.
Sister Balden posing by one of the displays in one of the grocery stores.
Window shopping in one of my favorite little side malls. You can see the Chilean flag streamers over head.
The national Chilean costumes for the rich.
Another little girl in her cueca dress.
My favorite jewelry store, they love me and I love them.
We celebrated Andrea's birthday this month. She is our resident stylist.
Happy missionaries a.k.a. Elders Castro, Flores and Hampton, receive a rug for their apartment.
Elder L. painting in an elders apartment in Chiguayante. The wall were covered with huge cartoon characters. Not at all conducive to the missionary spirit.
The Kenningtons were right there to help. Sister Kennington and I scrubbed the kitchen.
Feeling a little tired after several hours of cleaning.
You gotta love the grass growing in the raingutter. I am happy to report that the missionaries cleaned it all out. What a great bunch of elders.
September 18th flag raising ceremony at the stake center.
One of the stake members in her cueca dress.
Elder L and I at the stake center.
More cueca dancing.
Me with the bishop in his cueca costume. He loves to dance!!!!!
We had a tug of war with the stake members. The sisters beat us in less than a minute, however our men redeemed us. The took down the Chilean men in about a minute and a half. They had Elder L as their secret weapon - he is extremely strong!
Afterwards we had lunch at the Arringtons. Sister Kennington showing us some of her mapuche wall hangings that she made.
More urban art, this is found in Andalien.
I have my eyes on you. Ya, weird!
Most of it is pretty weird.
We have fun watching this man and his huge garden. We drive by it a couple of times a month and it is fun to see what is happening during the different seasons of the year.
How would you like to walk this set of stairs everyday. Not uncommon in Chile.
Seriously, what is this????
Sister Balden made a beautiful blessing dress with a bonnet for her grandaughter.
The police giving assistance by horseback.
We attended a rodeo in Chillan.
Elder L had fun looking at the roast pig.
They also had warm empanadas.
A cowboy with his horse.
The cowboys getting lined up and ready for the rodeo.
I got in a little shopping at the artisan booths.
It is not a rodeo/fair without a sow and her piglets.
The national anthem was played with a live band.
Then the rodeo began.
We had fun with the Baldens and the Arringtons.
Another cute little girl in a cueca dress.
We decided to eat at a restaurant instead of the fair.
They used 3 liter pop bottles to make a cover for the outdoor lights. Clever.
Standing in front of the restaurant with the Baldens and the Arringtons.
Arringtons had a nice farewell dinner for the Herreras. They are a Chilean couple who served a mission in Chile. A great couple who really helped out the area they were serving in. From left to right: Kenningtons, us, Herreras, Arringtons, Minchs, and Scholes.
The flower garden out behind the mission presidents home
Elder L instructing the missionaries on repairs. He is teaching them how to fish instead of handing them a fish. They really think a lot of him and appreciate his help.
We traveled to Linares to haul out the furniture in Herrera's home. We were glad the missionaries in that area came and helped us.
The Minchs hosted us to a yummy pizza dinner after the furniture was loaded. They are such thoughtful people. We had a wonderful time and really appreciated all of the help.
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