Barrio Centenario, Becerras & Horse Show

On Sunday we went to the Centenario Ward in Laredo at 9:00 am.  The Laredo area is 30 minutes from the temple. It almost appears to be its own small town but they say it is considered part of Trujillo.  I played the piano, as usual and Bill bore his testimony.

The view of the church from the taxi.

Five minutes before the meeting started. By the time they passed the
Sacrament, the chapel was full.  They seem to have
Mormon Standard Time in Peru as well.

There were four missionaries in this ward.
Sister Flores from Peru, Sister Cerrantes from Chile,
Elder Monroy from Bolivia & Elder Medrano from Colombia.
All these missionary's hometowns were part of Bill's mission
(the Andes Mission), 50 years ago.

The Araujos work in the temple with us.  Sister Araujo reminds us
of Arlene Madsen from our Platte City, MO ward.
Their son, one of three, is in the white shirt.

Across the street from the church.

The church was not on a main road, so we had to take a
Moto to catch a taxi back to the temple. 

Bill paying for the Moto. 

A selfie in the Moto. 

The taxi corner.
When we got in the Taxi, the radio started playing:
"If you're going to San Francisco, Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair."
"If you're going to San Francisco, You're going to meet some gentle people there."
Bill & I started singing along.  I think the Taxi Driver thought we were nuts.
It was nice to hear a song in English from our era.



More pictures around Laredo.

After church, Amy & Marco Becerra invited us and the Hawses to their home for dinner.  They live in the Chan Chan Ward and Marco is starting to work at the temple.  Amy sang in the choir with us.  They have lived in Peru for about 2 years.  They are adopting sweet little Angela and will be going back to the states in 6-12 months when the adoption is finalized.

        Amy fixed Mexican food.  It was very good and the first we have had here in Trujillo.

Amy & Angela

Bill trying out their massage chair.

Marco & Angela

Today we went back to the Peruvian Paso Horse show with the Coacallas, Casos' and  Nields.  Jan was sick so the Hawses weren't able to go.  President Coacalla set it up.  He had a van come pick us up at the temple and wait to take us home.  We were going to eat at their restaurant but we found out it was closed so we just went for the show.  It was fun and entertaining.

Waiting for the show to start.

Sister Casos feeding alfalfa to the baby Paso.

Marinara dancers.

Dancing with the horse. 

And lastly, our daughter-in-law, Amanda, celebrated her 36th birthday on January 3rd. We are glad she is in our family.  She is the mother of 9 of our grandchildren. She has always been ready and willing to help us, my parents and her family.  We love her and her sweet personality.