Wednesday, January 13, 2010

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words.....by Lucy

The Zaragoza family in one place!
One of the many waterfalls at Los Manantiales

Aaron showing off with his "no hands" approach to the zipline


Victor takes the lead in the zipline
Martita makes the zipline look so easy!
Ashleigh gracefully ziplines through the trees
Fidel enjoys the view from above
Josiah shows no fear on the zipline
Ashleigh enjoys one of the many pools at The Springs
Josiah and Daniel get some "Mom time" with Julie
Caleb enjoys the flowing warm water of the springs
Ruth plots which brother to take out next
Lucy and Mark enjoy the scenery and peace and quiet at the Falls
Caleb gets ready to explore the depths of The Springs
Diana chases after Ana after being attacked by her little sister
Ruth and Angie get ready to race
Martha and Erika pose during a brief moment before splashing off to play
Daniel and Magda spend some quality time together while Mom kayaks down the river
Mark enjoys being Lucy's model for her nature photography
Martita smiles for the camera from the ropes stretched across the pool
"Anybody want to play chicken?"
Joanna tries to teach Ana how to float on her back
Diana and Julie enjoy some mother-daughter time
Rosa and Joce sit by a warm fire waiting to toast marshmallows
Joce smiles for my camera anytime!
The double falls with a cave under the left one
Joanna plays under the waterfall
Lolis first time swimming
Boy, did she have a ball with her new brothers and sisters!
Ana, or the Jungle Girl as I like to call her, was completely at home in the woods
Mark and Aaron attempt to cross one of the springs
Angie climbs a tree for a better view

We had an awesome time at Los Manantiales. Thank you for all your prayers for staff unity. God is working here, not only in the children, but the adults as well. We treasure your friendship and prayers. Keep praying!

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