Camen Cove and Dancers

Sunday, January 28, 2006

We left Cebu very early Sunday morning to go to Medillin at the very north end of Cebu Island. We needed to stop by the Sisters' apartment in Carmen to deliver a water filter pump and a case of Books of Mormon in Visayan. We had not been to their apartment before so allowed a little extra time in case we got lost. But, we didn't! The directions from the elders were excellent and we drove right to it. We were delighted to find them up and studying at 7 A.M. What dedicated missionaries we have! (No, they didn't know we were coming!)

Just out of Carmen along the coast there is a lovely little cove that we have seen many times from the highway. I have always wanted to stop and take pictures, but we usually have been in a hurry. This morning we were early so we pulled in to the parking area and took some pictures in the early morning light - what a beautiful, peaceful place.

We had a great visit in Medillin - President Caparuso always makes us feel so welcome. He asked us each to share our testimony, which we were happy to do. We delivered a case of Visayan Books of Mormon to the elders and I visited both Primary and Relief Society. The Relief Society lesson was exceptionally well-done. A single sister taught about the importance of eternal families - of strong marriages sealed in the temple. She had everyone participating and ended with specific plans of how they could prepare for the temple. It was a delight to be there.


On the way home we got caught up in the Danao Sinulog Festival - a religious/cultural day of dancing, feasting and celebrating. They had closed the highway by the plaza and routed us on back roads behind the festival area. Lucky for us! The back roads were where the dancers were lined up waiting to perform. I was able to take some pictures of these colorful dancers from the car window - what a treat.

We are blessed in so many different ways here.