Bogota missionaries.

We had over one half of our missionaries together for a fun filled day of activities, food and a special evening Christmas devotional.

Santa's helpers for the night.

Santa has many helpers and we were lucky enough to be his helpers at our missionary party in Bogota.

Everyone loves Papa Noel.

The special visitor was a hit with everyone. The missionaries were happy to find out Santa Clause had not forgotten them.

The food was worth the wait.

This was a very tasty buffet. The food was delicious and very festive.

Christmas time in Bucaramanga.

We had a Christmas party in Bucaramanga with about half of our missionaries. They all sang in a missionary choir in a concert with two stakes. Our missionaries sang, the primary choir sang, the young men and young women choir sang and then they ended with an outstanding two stake choir. The next day we had a fun party with a dinner and Santa arrived and I got to be his helper. Fun for all.

Huge Christmas tree.

It seems different to see a Christmas tree decorated with Spring flowers and insects, but this is very common here in Colombia. At night it is really pretty.

Christmas decorations.

Customs differ in countries with the type of Christmas decorations they exhibit. Here we see goats instead of reindeer. At night the park is beautifully lit with the many lights.

The red ants of Bucaramanga.

The people of Bucaramanga love their red ants. Here in a park they have decorated these large ants with Christmas lights. At night the children sit on them and the parents take their pictures.

Found a new market.

We found a new market to check out. This is the biggest market we have ever seen. It has a little of everything from chickens to ribbons. We went on a Saturday and it was packed with people. The prices are very good.

Very fresh chickens.

Some people like to buy their chickens really fresh. This huge market had chickens of all kinds.

Three hens giving their all.

Looking at these chickens with their heads on doesn't make you hungry. This market has really fresh meat, but we prefer buying the meat wrapped in nice plastic wrap without heads or feet.

Feet in the air.

These chickens are ready for the pot with feet and all.

Heavy load on shoulder.

This man was carrying this heavy bag, but was looking on how to carry two.

This is like a five and ten.

You can buy many things in this market. It is like a one stop shopping experience.

Great variety of fruits and vegetables.

This market has the best variety of fruits and vegetables and they are very fresh. Too bad they don't have shopping carts, but Oh Well.