We attended church at the little LDS branch in Salamanca. Church started at 10am. When we got there at 9:55 am, we were the first ones there, except the branch president and his wife. Our group of 10 practically doubled the attendance of the branch.
Today they had testimony meeting and someone who was baptized yesterday was confirmed. It was a great experience to attend church in another country and in Spanish, as always. Today is Mother's Day in Spain, so the Elder's bought a cake some juice for the sisters.
This is the branch president's wife, Carmen.
There was another small group visiting the branch from BYU. They are studying genealogy all across Europe. Rodd recognized the couple leading the group from his time in the Windsor 6th Singles Ward.
It really is a small world!!
Everyone in our group left the church today with an assignment for next week. Someone is teaching Sunday School, another Relief Society, some are teaching Sunday School for the children, and others are teaching in Primary. Rodd and I are doing Sharing Time in Primary... in Spanish. :) Their little branch of 6 or so that are used to teaching and leading discussions every week are probably looking forward to a little break. :)
Lunch: fideua con frutas del mar
Pasta with tomato sauce and seafood (Fruits of the sea... :)
Dinner: Pizza and tomatoes
Dessert: Chocolate pudding
After church, we took a nap. :) I love that about their culture. After, I studied a little bit. With about an hour before dinner, we went for a little walk down a street called Calle Van Dick. It is known for it's tapas. We didn't try anything, but will return one day when we have time to try the food out! There is also a theater nearby with movies, plays, operas, etc. We could go see Iron Man, but Rodd isn't into watching movies dubbed in Spanish. :)
Tomorrow we are back to school and a crazy-busy schedule. :)
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