On one of the weekends, we were invited down to Valdivia to join in activities of the local Baha'i community. Valdivia is situated near the coast about 2 hours by bus south of Temuco and is reputed to be one of the wettest towns in Chile. True to reputation, it rained for most of our 3 day stay, much to our delight as we love the rain... We stayed with Eduardo and Lucy Rioseco in a beautiful spot next to the river, and enjoyed great company, food, and lots of music (as Eduardo is a first class guitarist, singer, composer, etc). In Bahaí-speak, the local cluster of communities is just starting its Intensive Program of Growth so we joined in where we could, with our dodgy spanish and less dodgy music.
With Don Manuel and Senora, who have been Baha'is since the 1950s and have 8 children and many grandchildren (including this friend of Hero´s here) most who are also Baha'is.
Walking to a visit the parents of kids taking part in Baha'i children´s classes.
With a family who had were very keen to participate in the local community.
Walking with Lucy (in the rain, hurray) to her afternoon children´s class.
More colourful and individualised houses (as opposed to the more common 'one design fits all' neighbourhoods).
Finally some sunshine while wandering by the river.
Waiting for the bus back to Temuco.
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