Welcome to the Rosario Branch. We have about 850 members in this branch which also Includes a group of members in the small city of Condega, about 1/2 hour north of Estelí. We don't know how accurate these numbers are. In searching for many of these members we have found some who have moved or are dead.
However, 50-60 members attend each week. They are wonderful people and it's a wonderful opportunity to serve them. Notice the bike rack. There are more spaces for bikes than cars.
The grass has just been "redone". Hermana K has run around with the kids and discovered deep depressions in the surface, making it hard to run without falling, and no, she didn't fall yet! We were pleasantly surprised to see that the holes had been filled in with dirt and the grass reseeded over those holes. The water has been on constantly, so we'll see how it goes. It will be a great place for outdoor activities, if it works.
We played their version of volleyball with a ball and no net in a circle on the outdoor court at a Noche de Hermanamiento. Lots of laughs and fun with little skill. Sorry Daniel, no prospects here.
We were out visiting the other day and Laurie found a banana tree in a member's front yard. Unfortunately, they were too green to pick. Most every yard has either a banana or papaya tree growing and producing. Easy Pickens! Now Laurie wants me to plant a banana tree in our yard. I think I'll put it next to our lemon trees then she can make lemon bread and banana bread. Yummy!
We woke up one day last week to find cows in the vacant lot across the street from our home. You never know what you are going to find here. Never a dull moment.
Estelí is the #1 tobacco producing area in Central America. The highway is lined with acres and acres of tobacco fields in different stages of growth. The "drying" shacks are huge where the harvested tobacco is hung to dry in preparation to make cigars. Hundreds of locals are transported by truck (people stand up in the back) every day to work in these fields. There are 15+ tobacco factories in Estelí where many of the locals work. The tobacco industry is the top employer in the area.
We found an innovative way to water the lawn. You save lots of money on sprinkler heads. I'm going to have to try this.
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