February 2, 2025
PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE

On January 24th, 2025 I joined 7 other residents in a three day excursion. The first stop was exploring the port of Punta Arenas.
Statue Fun! The bronze statues have shiny spots, from the constant handling. Had to join in!
Tons of sea birds hanging out on the old Pier. Cormorants ( cousins to penguins) and gulls.


Sunday Morning I went to Mass with fellow residents ( MariAnne, Amanda, Phil, Kim and Fran - left to right ) at Parroquia San Jose Esposode la Virgen Maria Church in San Jose, Guatemala. This was an extremely friendly and family oriented parish. The priest made special efforts to include all the children as often as he could through out the Mass. They went up to hug him on the altar during the sign of peace. I used my google translate much more effectively, feeling like I got 90% of the readings and the homily.