It's been over five weeks since we last posted. In that time we've been absorbing Island life, or being absorbed by it. After St. John's school started August 12 things got really busy. The school has a record enrollment this year, over 550 students from pre-K through 12, so it's a busy place. We had a Eucharist for the faculty and staff, the first in a long time. We've also had an acolyte training for the 3 Guam churches, followed by a pool party, planning meetings for the Presiding Bishop's visit at Thanksgiving, AND finally getting our 3,000 lbs from the mainland including our bed - bliss!
But it hasn't all been work. Saturday I joined Andy from one of our churches, his brother, Mark, and Andy's daughters Catherine and Elizabeth on a "boonie stomp" (Guahan for a hike). Well, Andy says it wasn't really a boonie stomp, but for my first venture, it was challenging: walking in water, over sharp limestone rocks, then through the jungle to Lost Pond. The pics are (1) A deserted beach with Mark and the children, (2) Into the jungle, (3) ) A tentative jungle traveler (4) Lost Pond (5) Enjoying a refreshing swim.
I'll promise to add more frequent updates now. Hope you all had a great Labor Day holiday.
Ben (and Jane)
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