Life-Giving Waters

From the fruit of God's bounty, we have been tasting the deliciously prepared juices, fruits and marmalades from the fertile waters of the Amazon presented by the Sisters here at the Colegio Santa Clara.

Here we are after evening prayers on our way to the dining hall where Sr. Maria deJesus taught us how to peel thepupunha (a starchy fruit from a palm-like tree, which tasted a little like a potato!).

After dinner, we took a stroll down to the Tapajos River. Here our German Sisters paused before the Cathedral under the beautiful, clear dark blue sky. But, in this land of abundant life-giving water, who would have ever thought of bringing an umbrella?! The roads quickly flooded, carrying paper bags down the rivelets like little boats sailing down the streets.

Do you like our new hairstyles from the sudden downpour? A most refreshing and memorable evening!