Chelsea is out of commission for this post because she's busy rappelling down caverns into underground pools and ziplining across jungle tops...so this will be a Tara Post, my first ever! Bear with me, friends.
We took an early morning bus from San Miguel to Mexico City to continue our adventures at Bethel...it was very early, but the upside was that we got to see this lovely sunrise!
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When we arrived we were greeted by this BEAST! Seriously, the biggest dog I've ever seen.
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Our joy was unmatched when we discovered that our guest rooms at Bethel were well stocked with all of the magazines for the upcoming months.
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We had a lovely time with our hosts, Marco and Gida.
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The dark, early morning trek to Morning Worship...
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...see how early it was??
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But when we were done with breakfast we walked outside to a beautiful morning!
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And then promptly went back to bed.
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Magazine Spoiler Alert Ahead:
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Bobby at home at last.
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Another use for safety mirrors...
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Twinsies!
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Chelsea decided it was time she brushed up on her Etiquette.
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It must have paid off because they let her in for lunch!
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...he may have later regretted that decision.
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Nick and Bobby cut a new Radd Boyz record while they had the studio available to them...
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...while Chelsea and I mixed things up in the director's chairs.
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We reconnected with our friend Jahaziel whom we met in Chiapas while he was delivering literature to the Assembly Hall.
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Ping Pong Monster.
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The Bethel Museum
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My last day with The Crew!!
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Their adventures are continuing and I'm sure they'll be shared with everyone soon!
As one who has never been to ANY Bethel....... WOW.....what an amazing experience.....and the behind the scenes action.....what a privilege!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing with all of us... It's the next best thing to being there! Love You All!!! PS - GREAT JOB TARA!!!
The Mother Unit :o)