Another Castle

Last week for P-day we took Sister Magosso and Sister Andrew (from Boise) to Silves Castle and to Sagres.  They have had little opportunity to see any of this beautiful country and it is always nice to see things through their eyes.  It was our 7th trip to Silves Castle and we have one more coming up when Elder and Sister Broaderick visit us for Thanksgiving.

We also had the opportunity to move some sisters and Elders.  There was an emergency transfer because of a stalking situation so we had to move the elders to the Sisters apartment and vice versa because the Elders had room for 2 extra beds. We now have four sisters in that apartment.
We're went to Lisbon on Thursday in preparation to get our residency renewed on Friday.  After that The Hoffmans took us to several wonderful spots to see the sights.  We also had a meeting with Sister Tavares to help plan the Festa de Natal or Christmas Party.  Last year she did it all by herself and didn't want to do that again so we convinced her that with 4 Casals (couples) it should be fairly easy if we simplified some.  So we planned it all out and made assignments.  My assignment:  2 cookies per missionary 148 of them.  I have been madly baking.  I decided on chocolate chip but ;instead of making individual cookies I made them into bar cookies.  I only had to bake 18 pans that way.  As of now I have 3 or 4 to go (I lost count) but that can wait until after Thanksgiving.  Also got some good news, President Tavares is sending us to the Azores Dec 10.  Going on Saturday and coming home on Tuesday.  We have to buy carry ones because you can't take big suitcases.  I understand it is beautiful and am so grateful we will get to see it after all.