Querétaro

We are back in Morelia safe and sound after three incredible days in Querétaro, a city about 2 and a half hours northeast of here. The hotel we stayed at was the perfect get away, with a wonderful pool that the girls thoroughly enjoyed and beautiful grounds. It was formally a hacienda, complete with a cock fighting arena! The pictures are of the gazebo area and the chapel, which was probably build sometime in the 1700 or 1800s.
Of course, the biggest blessing of all was getting to spend three days with Bill and Barbara New. The Lord used them in a mighty way to touch our hearts as a team and also individually. The things God had put on their hearts to talk to us about were exactly what we needed to hear. We were all refreshed and renewed and received more than we could have asked or imagined. The Lord is so good! Thank you, Bill and Barbara, for taking the time out of your busy lives and ministry to come and spend a few days with us. You are a blessing to us and to so many thoroughout the entire world!
Another neat thing for us was getting to explore downtown Querétaro. Phyllis Needham was the only one of us who had ever been there. We were all very impressed with the city, which has a population between 1.5 and 2 million people. I'll include some pictures at the end of this beautiful city. We also celebrated Summer's birthday on Wednesday by eating a Chili's before heading out of town. That's right, a real, actual Chili's, just like in the States!! It was very exciting. : ) We've heard rumors that we'll be getting one here in Morelia this year, but we've decided that we've believe it when we see it. Until then, we'll keep enjoying the opportunities that we have to eat there when we visit other places.
Here are some pictures from the past few days. Enjoy!

The most recent team picture available!

One of the buildings in downtown Querétaro

Bill and Barbara New with Phyllis Needham (L), our amazing baby sitter, guide, friend and confidante. She is such an amazing woman and a huge blessing to us!!

One of the many plazas in downtown Querétaro

A cool statue of an indian, with one of the Catholic church buildings in the background