Cumbria & Patagonia Youth Link: Late nights, church and river deltas (Carl)

We've decided to put the name of who is writing the post in our title as it can get confusing as Rachel and I both write different messages.

Last night's evening meal lasted until 3am and so getting up for church this morning was a challenge! We succeeded in being ready for 9:20am and were picked up from the hotel by Eduardo who is a member of the church in Martinez. His wife Betty was already at the church as she led the worship on the piano this morning.

It was a really friendly church and Rachel understood a lot more of the Spanish service than I did. But it was great to feel God's Spirit that unites His whole church, especially around the communion table. Our hosts Eduardo and Betty recognised that our late night had left us a bit tired and they were really helpful. We went out for a meal alongside the river in a renovated train station (which was built by the British and so was really familiar)

We then headed north to the river delta and walked around a river and island system full of families gathered on a Sunday afternoon, sitting under trees, sunbathing, fishing and enjoying the weather. We visited the art gallery and took advantage of the air conditioning!

Getting back to the hotel early we're playing catch up and taking a bit of time to rest before we meet with Bishop Nelly tomorrow...