Semana Santa (Holy Week) is a time to get away. Schools are closed all week and most businesses and the government are closed part of the week. Dominicans go and visit family or go to the beach. We decided to do the same and planned an overnight with friends.
Just off the north coast is a small sand bar that is surrounded by a coral reef. It is called Paradise Island and we were able to visit it last week. As you can see, it's not big and hardly an island.
A total of 22 people, four missionary families from 3 different mission agencies, spent a night together at in a small hotel. Here we are at dinner. Ben is right in the front on the right. Elena can't been seen well and Becky and I are on the far end of the table.
The reef is beautiful with many fish to be seen.
On the way back, our boat had a fun ride through the mangroves.
This trip reminded me of how important it is to take time away from the regular routine. It was really good to have relaxed time with other missionaries and be able to talk about life. Particularly at dinner, the conversation focused on how we can support one another and work together. This was exciting and encouraging for us as we have a desire to see ministries working with one another more.
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