Sunday we again worshiped with the small group of believers at the International Bible Church. It is truly an international church. They come from Holland, U.S.A., various countries in South America and Bonaire. We were a little late this Sunday, because we had locked our keys in the car the night before and had to wait for the spare set to be delivered. As a result, there were very few seats left. Hopefully, I will be able to get a picture of the congregation one of these days. The Pastor continued the study in Revelation 2 on the Pergamus church. In Sunday School, (yes, they do still call it that in some places) we are beginning a survey of Paul’s writings. We watched a video on the end of Acts and then had a discussion.

After lunch and naps, we decided to try going to the other side of the island again. Larry found a somewhat better route to the area, but

we did not make it to the lighthouse this time. We saw some desolate looking spots, the desolation reinforced by the donkey skull, dried and bleached by the sun and the towering cacti.

We also saw some of the paintings. These depict the stars and were their compass. We also saw a hole in a roof of a cave that is traditionally connected with the Star of Bethlehem. It is usually covered to keep the goats from falling through, but opened at Christmas to let the star shine through the opening. Hopefully you will be able to read the story on the picture of the sign (if you click on it to enlarge it).

I thought the cacti growing on this big rock were so pretty. It must really be nice when they bloom.

I also took a picture of a fence that has the flags of many countries painted on it. I don’t know what the place is, but thought the fence was interesting.

Of course, there are the cacti fences. They are very effective!

This tree is one that we learned about on the tour we went on

when we first arrived. It is known as the ‘Tourist Tree’. If you look closely, you will probably be able to observe that it is red and peeling.

We also took a picture of some of the blue rocks like the ones we followed

Saturday. We have now found out that the blue rocks mark the route of the first ever Bonaire Xtreme Duo mountain bike race — a 75 km (47 mile) bicycle race — held this morning! Wonder how many tires needed repair? The route on Saturday was not nearly this nice!

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