December on the Beach

I just returned from the community retreat and meetings. We stayed at the diocesan retreat house in Punta de Tralca, down the coast from Valparíso. It was a lovely place. The first three days were for retreat. Various members of the district led the community in times of reflection. The theme was persons in the life of Christ. The last two and a half days were spent going over district business. Yes, into every life a little business must fall. But this is not to say that I did not have fun. I full took advantage of the beach time - cold but beautiful water. And I had a chance to make the very short trip to the next town over, Isla Negra, to visit Pablo Neruda's favorite house. A friend took pictures. Once I get them, I will post them. Here is a picture of the beach at Punta de Tracla.