Christmas
in Peru. Wow. What a busy and entertaining few weeks we have had! I know it’s
busy at home with last minute preparations, buying gifts, party gatherings,
music and family. Here it was busy in such a different way and we really felt
the spirit of Christmas.
Wednesday
we joined six other missionary couples to attend a Christmas music celebration
at the National Theater. We went to dinner first at Scarlatti’s next to the La
Rambla Mall. The food was excellent! Then we attended the music performance
that included a full orchestra, about 150 members in the choir and then the
Peruvian Cultural Dancers. What a show and performance! The music was so
magnificent and spirited and the dancers and costumes were fabulous! And to
think we got in for the price of S/. 30 or $10 USD. Everything was perfect, the
company, the food and the entertainment.
This is an ice cream crepe!
Look at these cute dolls. This is Sister Acosta who lives upstairs. She brought these dolls down to show me what she's been doing the last several months. Yes, she made these dolls by hand without a sewing machine to give to her dear friend Jessica and her daughter who live here in Lima. Everything about them is handmade. Truly remarkable and precious! I can sure appreciate the hours of handwork required for each doll. Wow!
We went caroling all through the neighborhood for about two hours. We had many,
many who came to their windows and doorways to listen, to take pictures and videos and give us warm hugs and
wishes for a merry Christmas. I must say, our little choir is pretty good with
some very strong voices. It was really quite heartwarming, something I don’t
think the Peruvians have seen before AND we sang in Spanish so they were quite
impressed. We ended at the Bluth’s apartment with volcano cake and ice-cream,
cookies and candy.
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