Thursday, September 21, 2006

Chilean Independence Day!

Better known as "Dieziocho", the eighteenth of September is the independence day in Chile. We got together with our "Grupo de Crecimiento" (growth group) from church to observe and participate in the festivities.

In the states we have fireworks, here they fly kites! Mike, a member of our group and local pro soccer player, got one kite to fly so high that the guys tied on three more strings so it could go yet higher! Here our leader and host for the day, Voni, proudly displays his flag.

After a lunch of grilled foods, beans, and vegetable salad we started the fun...
Mike and Marcella won the couples' race with Ricardo and Eliana coming in a close second. Dustin was disgusted with his wife's performance as she fell down as they were rounding the tree to run back. He initially tried to drag her with him, but her laughing form would not get up. A resounding "YOU WIFE!" only served to further her hysterical immobility. Sarah was heard to comment that "I can't laugh and run at the same time, especially when bound to him." Though no one doubted their affection for one another as they danced together on the lawn to country music of all things. Voni is a fan of country music, making him, in his words, "One out of a million Chileans". Posted by Picasa

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Independence Day! What a great way to celebrate! Blessings to you!

Anonymous said...

Happy Independence Da (Dieziocho)!! I can picture you and Dustin having it out like that over that race. So funny.
Alicia<><

Anonymous said...

Guess I can't spell:)
Alicia<><

Anonymous said...

well well well
sounds like you all had a real blast...
poor dustin though!!
i can just see you 2!!


keep up the great uploads sarah.....
soooo hasta luego compaƱera!

byeeeee

Paul said...

Very Nice...

Paul

Glenna said...

I can hear the big laughter, which makes me laugh..seriously I really did laugh out loud. You should of just hung onto Dustin and let him carry you..oh wait you were bound to him at the feet...HAHAHA