We had Wednesday morning off to take in the sights and the thing to do when in Ensenada is head out to La Bufadora, a blowhole that boasts great watersprays! However, the only way to get there is first to make it through all the shops that are lined up on the pathway that leads there. As a friend last year said, 'it is china town on steriods' but it is a great taste of the local culture and anything from everything can be purchased there. Depending on your bartering skills, you can buy a authentic blanket from here for $5-Am as Karen did or the same one that Mark purchased for $18-Am. Brandon was our big time purchaser picking up a sweater, t-shirts, necklaces, a wooden flute, a coconut drink and churros. He made the shop owners proud and it is too funny passing by these guys. They all want you in their store to purchase everything from silver, pharmacy products, napsacks and food. In their limited English they say, "I will rip you off less" or "buy muscle killers here" or "Friend, friend, I have the best deal for you!" We took some pictures with the locals and then it was back to the mission house where we practiced our drimes to be ready for the boys home on Thursday.
After lunch it was back to the worksite where Nathan worked tirelessly on his roof with Sami but without a hat so when he returned home tonight he was suffering from heat exhaustion. He got a talking to from his pastor and then went to bed where he slept for 12hrs and I happy to report after coffee he is good to go!
Brandon and Jon continue to connect so well with their family and especially Andrea. Brandon shared tonight at the campfire how he overcame his own self doubt and feelings of unworthiness before coming on the trip. He spoke of how his mom helped packed his stuff and just seeing the Bible on top of all his belongings was enough to remind him that it was all about God and not him. He now could not even imagine not being here and they all don't want to go home, but for the desire to share their story.
Brynley was on the mudding crew as she is learning all about making smooth lines and covering the drywall nails and doing a great job when she isn't distracted by the visits from the puppies across the road. I continued to work on finishing the facia boards and get the roof ready for the shingles.
Glen continues to have favour with the neighbours as he had the opportunity to lead Jeremias to the Lord!
May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation - those good things that are produced by Jesus Christ -for this will bring much glory and praise to God. Philippians 1:11 NLT
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