Last night we gathered with twenty others at Fr. Peter Woodruff's house in Huandoy as part of the ANZAC remembrance. The gathering was made up of Columban priests, Columban, Josephite and Mercy sisters as well as family and friends. One of the Josephite sisters flew the flag for New Zealand, the rest of us were Aussies, and of the Aussies the vast majority were Victorian.
The fact that the Columbans organised such a get together says so much about the fact that, although thousands of kilometers from home, our memories and traditions are still strong. We are forever grateful where ever we are.
The menu was just like home - Bar-B-Q sausages and onions, bread rolls and salad, followed by pavlova, trifle, lamingtons and a wonderful fruit and pumpkin damper. Needless to say we had all the correct beverages to complement the above.
It was great fun to be in 'a back yard around the barbie' sharing all our various experiences.
The final touch was organised by Marion, individual bags of ANZAC biscuits tied with green and gold ribbons!
About Me
- Luke & Marion Guthrie.
- Luke and Marion are returning to Peru for six months. This time they intend to teach English in Ayacucho. They also intend to visits all their friends in Montenegro, Lima. As usual their work has been been generously supported by the Catholic School communities of Mildura, Victoria, especially Sacred Heart Prinary School.