Friday, June 29, 2012

Friday; Family Adventures! By Blair Claypoole

Friday; Family Adventures!

It's finally Friday, and that means the weekend is here! I've been told here it is called Sun Friday, and I love that. My chilean sibilings are extra excited for the three day weekend because it means we travel to the mountains for BBQ, hot springs, and hiking! First we made a stop in San Pedro to play a little volleyball. Instantly walking into the gym my family made introductions and left me to make friends with the girls. I was welcomed right away in true Chilean fashion. The people here are so warm and friendly! We started a pick up game of volleyball halted only for one short water break. I looked to my Chilean family for support and saw them snapping pictures and smiling to encourage me. It was great being able to share my passion with them.

Warm Greetings!

A little play time

Scrimmage!

Team time while we stretch

Talking it up with the girls!

My host family with my volleyball family!

I left with my family in a scurry of excitement! They were so happy to spend dinner talking to me about what they thought about volleyball. It opened up a conversation to talk about their favorite sport (soccer of course haha!) I love that my passion can help build connections with my Chilean family.
Phil 3:14

1 comment:

  1. How truly amazing is it that all these years Of playing volleyball have led up to that moment! God is good! Thank you for sharing your trip! I feel like I get to live it with you! Love you!
    -Aly

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