Sunday, December 31, 2006

Christmas in Portugal


Here are Dad and me with Maria Noelia's whole family, on Christmas Eve, except Rui Pedro, who is asleep.
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Here are the missionaries peeling potatoes on Christmas Day.

This presepio is the centerpiece of the Christmas decorations in Caldas. The figures are about twice life size. It is amazing.
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This is the marble effigy of Ines, the secret bride of Crown Prince Pedro (see e-mail)
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4 comments:

Rachel, Tony & Family said...

Cool pics, I'ts good to see ya.
Happy New year!!!!
love ya
Rachel

December 31, 2006 4:47 PM
Evans Family said...

Thanks for the pictures.

Love, Rebecca

December 31, 2006 10:37 PM
Esther said...

Im glad someone has posted Christmas pictures. Looks like you had a good time. I know its hard being away from everyone but it looks like you had a good time anyway.

January 01, 2007 9:39 AM
Mary, Tyson and Family said...

I would love to see that nativity in person! Wow!
Good to hear you had a good Christmas. Just think by next Christmas you will be craving that Bachalue(sp?) perhaps even be making it :)
Happy New year! We love you guys!

January 02, 2007 9:44 AM

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