Pictures galore from our team retreat at Okutama Bible Chalet in Saiwa.
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| View of the Chalet from the girls' room |
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| Getting creative with ping pong |
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| The never-ending hot beverage bar |
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| Bonfire |
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| View from high up of the river |
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| Pretty |
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| Christine, my river-walk buddy |
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| Cutouts in a lookout over the river |
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| Autumn foliage |
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| Artist |
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| The bridge |
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| Laundry- "Great Champ" |
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| Unreal fall colours |
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| Nature at its finest |
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| One of the most brilliant trees I've ever seen |
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| Sunshine |
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| Boots |
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| The girls |
We spent all of Monday planning our campus ministry for the rest of the semester, but had the remaining time free. It was wonderful to sit in the fireside room and read, play card games, or just sit. All of our meals were ready and waiting for us once the dinner bell rang, and there was endless hot water with tea and coffee and hot chocolate mix at our disposal. We also got to explore the surrounding mountains and riverbed and enjoy the magnificent autumn colours. I fast realized how extremely depressing SoCal autumns are in comparison.
Walking by the river, hearing the water rushing by, breathing in the crisp fall air, and taking in all the amazing colours I was really refreshed. You forget how draining city life can be until you take a step back and realize how still you can actually get if you have the chance. I'm very thankful I had a literal breath of fresh air this weekend!
Thanks for sharing these pictures--those colors are absolutely incredible!
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