Dennis, Kathryn, Travis and Kim Peters off for an adventure of a lifetime!!!
The Post explaining this journey is at the bottom of all these photos! Yea, I'm over 50, sometimes I do things backwards!!!
Thank you Travis and Kim!! It's been a long time since I laughed so hard it made me cry!!! I love you now and forever, my son and daughter you always will be!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Argentina and Peru February - March 08
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mate--the Argentina drink!!!
Sorry, not loving it--tastes like dirt!
Me and my wonderful son, Travis!
Kim holding Chris and Ella Walker's new baby daughter, Abagail! Kim was in heaven!
Den and I trying to TANGO!
Buenos Aires Temple from our car.
The most famous cemetary in Argentina where all the leaders are buried. Eva Peron being one of them.
Iguaza Falls, Argentina
One of the glorious sights we saw were these amazing waterfalls. We saw them from above in a helicopter, walking along the shores of the river and taking a speed boat right into the falls!
Notice the alligator Travis found and started quite a stir amongst the other tourists!
During our walking journey through the jungles of Iquazu Falls, we came across these unusual creatures! Dennis thought he would share his chips and then took off running because we were told they bite and if you feed them they won't leave you alone. Travis laughed, Kim followed behind me as snapped their pictures for our history!
The one flight that was not full and we were able to lay down, somewhat, there was smoking on the plane, but I still appreciated being able to stretch out!!
The Walker Family
I would have to say the highlight of the entire trip was being with the Walker family! We met the Walker Family on our mission in Mexico. They were in our Ward and Victor served as Dennis' Counselor in the Mission Presidency. The four brothers, Alan, Chris, Alex and Hernan were and are very dear friends of Travis and Treavor. Alan lives in Mexico now with his wife and the rest of the family lives in Argentina. During this trip they completely overwhelmed us by canceling all their personal plans and showing us all the best sights of Buenos Aires as well as, seeing to all our personal needs each day. Victor showed up at the airport to pick us up--no one knew he was coming, not even his children. This was significant because he was in a horrible car accident that day after we left our mission 17 years ago. He suffered sever head trauma and was not expected to live. He was blessed, however and through prayers, the Priesthood, love of a wonderful family and perseverance he not only survived, he learned how to walk and talk (in two languages no less). When we saw him at the airport, Dennis and he embraced through their tears of joy!
Dennis, Travis, Kim and I were so impressed by the Walker Family's compassion, unconditional love and generosity not only to us but to each other. They all live in close proximity and get together daily for Mate and Fracturas (pastries) . Meals are six times a day, dinner is served around 10 to 11 o'clock at night! It was especially fun to meet and get to know the wonderful wives of Chris, Alex and Hernan. Ella, Kaylene and Natalia made us feel like family. The Walkers also have a daughter, Cynthia. She has down syndrome and has struggled with health issues. As we ate dinner one night she drew a picture of the Savior and Dennis. She told me she knew Jesus, He had saved her life when she was in the hospital for three months in Mexico near death's door. We love and adore the Walker Family!! Thanks for your tremendous example and love!
Unexpected Surprise was running into a group of Mission Presidents who were in Buenos Aires having a Mission Presidents Seminar. Two couples and dear friends from two different lives were there! Steve and LuAnne Peterson who were in our Ward in Mexico 17 years ago, and Steve and Barb Olsen who are neighbors now in Sandy! We couldn't believe we saw each other!! It was a joyful reunion!
Seriously, the food was out of this world delicious! Empenadas, Facturas, (pastries)
the best beef I've ever tasted
and not pictured
is my favorite--pancake de dulce de leche!!!
Dad and Travis loved the drink QUATRO, as well as, a drink called INCA KOLA.
The popsicle was chocolate with caramel in the center!!!!
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