After
having lived in Switzerland, for a time, the Padres feel a close
connection so they have joined the Swiss club. We all went to the
lawn party which included swimming, games, speeches, music, food,
lounging on the lawn, lighting lanterns, a parade, and a bonfire.
Leroy
forgot his swim trunks so he did not go in the pool. I was glad to
cool off there even though I do not swim, I just hang out. Later, it
was wonderful to sit out under the spreading trees on the lawn. The
lanterns were for children only. I was a little concerned about
safety, but it all seemed to work quite well even though it was a
lengthy process to pass out the lanterns, extend the accordion sides
of the lantern and light the candle. Then children and adults went in
a loose parade pattern to the bonfire area.
Sarah
had sent us a song so we could practice and then sing in church.
Partly
because we have no piano and partly because we have been quite busy,
we did not practice. It became clear that it was not going to go
well. We then switched to a song that we do know. This was much more
comfortable. After practicing a few times at church we were ready. It
went well.
Sunday
afternoon, Sarah, Natalie, Leroy and I visited a village created
during the FDR years. It was quite interesting. Certainly some of the
ideas have great appeal, such as everyone being able to walk to
everything in the village. It was a wonderful idea which is now
talked about as something that should be in this age.
In
the evening Stephen and I went to an organ recital at the Basilica. I
was impressed both by the grandeur of the building and the music. The
organ was also quite fine.
Paula
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