Thursday, November 14, 2013

          It was a super busy day.  The missionary couple we stayed with in San Pedro a couple of weeks ago came here today to bring a missionary to meet his brother, who is serving in Tegucigalpa, and allow the brothers to go to the temple together before the older missionary goes home.  They hadn’t seen each other for two years and the younger one still has sixteen months to go on his mission.  The mission president gave them permission to have this little bit of time together.  Glade and I watched them during the session and you could just read their feelings.  They were so happy to see each other and what a blessing that their meeting could be in the temple.

          We had Elder and Sister John come to our apartment for lunch after the noon session—which Glade and I led and the Johns attended with the missionaries.  I prepared everything yesterday so it would be fast to get ready and put on the table.  Dinner actually turned out pretty good and we had such a great visit.  We really appreciate and love these new friends.  Then they were off on their errands and Glade and I were off to the ballet!

          The temple president’s grand daughters were in a ballet presentation at a theatre downtown.  The girls’ mother, Gina, who is also a good friend, invited us, purchased our tickets, and had seats saved for us.  President Ocampo drove and gave us a ride with him and his wife.  It took about an hour in heavy traffice to reach the theatre.  

We waited outside in line another hour—luckily in very pleasant weather.  We had great seats in a main floor balcony tier with plenty of space and a great view. 

          The first half of the program featured dances from Swan Lake and the second half, where the little girls danced, included the third act from The Nutcracker.  There were “zillions” of dancers, their costumes were absolutely beautiful, and the music was loud and excellent.  The theatre was unique and very old, but pleasant.  We were very grateful for a night out, and are ready now to rest.   

The line outside the theatre going in one direction

The line going in the other direction

Gina and her mother, Sister Ocampo--Mom and Grandma to the dancers

Notice the police guards in the center right

Two of the three barbershops across the street
The buildings could use a paint job!

The other barbershop

The outside of the theatre

Now is the time

A dancer getting last minute make-up

The dancers' little brothers

 This is from Swan Lake and represents less than half of the dancers.