No Pressure by Keely (a pilgrim)
Today has been one of my favorite days of the trip so far. After a breakfast of pancakes and pineapple, we went on a very long drive to the beach. Once there, we had a mini church service on the beach which included local bread, as well as some music led by Erin and I (vocals) and Amy (ukulele). After church, it was time to swim! The water was an absolute perfect temperature, cool enough to quell the heat, but not too cold to be uncomfortable.
After the beach we went to town to buy gifts and to practice our Spanish with the locals. On the way back to the base, a huge thunder storm broke out and flashes of lightening illuminated the country side. The rain, however, did have a bit of a downside. Because there was so much, the water pressure at the base depleted until it became non-existent. That means that showers, toilets, sinks, and all other water facilities are currently out of commission. Despite this minor setback, today was an exceptionally wonderful day.
