We are here now at the conference, after a couple of days of tourism and a day to find a place to log on to the wireless network here. Amongst other things, we managed to do a long work around the Westminster area the first afternoon, then the National Gallery and the British Museum on Friday, and on Saturday the Portobello market at Notting Hill (which is also the name of one of Pinuccia’s favourite films). At the Gallery there was an exhibition of impressionist painters (Pinuccia’s favourites), and just as we passed by a band in Covent Garden they started playing our song. So Pinuccia certainly enjoyed herself, and even said that she might have liked London even more than Paris, which for her is a big compliment. We did have quite a few rest breaks for her, and all the stroller pushing in the fine English sun meant Stefania got a few good naps, so she was very well behaved considering the lack of her usual environment and meals. We found a childrens’ playground in St James’ Park, so every day we went there which kept her happy as well. The other highlight for Pinuccia was seeing squirrels all through the park - she had never seen one before and thought they were cute.

So now it is to work at the conference, although today was fairly easy (probably because it is Sunday) - even though the two hour soccer match was hard going on us missionaries who are all getting on a bit in years! There is a two year old boy for Stefania to play with, and during the meetings someone looks after the two of them. Or at least Stefania - she played happily with a stranger for two 90 minute sessions, whilst the boy did not last so long. Keep praying that Stefania will have a good time here, and that Pinuccia and I will learn and be able to contribute during our time here.

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