Today we took Ritha and her two girls, Violetta (Ritha's sister), Yosef (their younger brother), and Simion (our neighbours guard/yard guy-also happens to be friends with Violetta... just friends...) to the beach along with our neighbours and another new Canadian teacher couple who just arrived a couple weeks ago. Even though Ritha's husband (who died mysteriously last Jan) is from Depapre (town where the beach is located) they had never been to the beach we always go to. Maybe it's known to be a tourist beach, who knows? None of them had ever tried snorkeling before so they were thrilled to finally have the opportunity and took full advantage of it. (I can only handle about 15-20 minutes of it and then I get seasick...) Yosef even managed to catch a clown fish with his bare hands. He was the most excited about going because until Ritha's husband passed away, he lived in Wamena which is a city located in the mountains. There are no beaches there... Plus it was his 14th birthday yesterday. It was a really fun day. Although our Papuan friends tended to stick together as opposed to mingling with us. No matter how hard we try this is just what always happens. But then again, maybe I'd be the same way if the roles were reversed. Nevertheless they had a great time.
4 comments:
Looks like an enjoyable time was had by all.
Boy is that water ever nice and clear
Your own Nemo! Great of you to take them with you. We socialized at the church picnic today. Sounds like things are interesting as always.
LOVE the pics! Especially your own Nemo as Pearl says! And I have to say that the pic you took earlier of Marc and Brynnie together is priceless. Gotta love that!
I was going to comment on Nemo too! What fun to see "him" in real life. Glad to hear you all had a great day....the beach looks gorgeous!
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