| Learning About Mennonites in Puerto Rico and a Southern Caribbean Cruise |
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February 27 - March 8, 2008 
With Tour Leaders John and Naomi Lederach
This tour is planned to introduce you to Mennonites in Puerto Rico and their life, churches and beautiful country. Then you will have the opportunity to visit other southern Caribbean islands of St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Grenada, Bonaire and Aruba aboard the Crown Princess cruise ship. John and Naomi Lederach invite you to join them for this Caribbean experience of discovery and fellowship. Wednesday, February 27 Depart from your home cities and arrive at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico where you will be met by John and Naomi and a local Mennonite guide. TourMagination will help you arrange your flight to San Juan. Thursday, February 28 We will begin our day in San Juan with visits to the University Botanic Gardens, Summit Hill Mennonite School where we will have our lunch and the Mennonite Church. In the afternoon, there will be time for walking or shopping in Old San Juan. You can walk on the Paseo de la Princesa, a promenade which offers breathtaking views of the San Juan Bay and is bordered by a huge colonial wall.  Students at Betania School Today we travel inland to the Aibonito area to learn about the Mennonites there and their programs. The Betania Mennonite Church was the first church established, and was where the first radio programs were produced. We will also visit the Betania School, “La Piedra” outlook, the Mennonite hospital and have dinner with the Mennonite congregation there. Overnight in Aibonito. Saturday, March 1 We will visit La Plata where the Mennonite Hospital and Voluntary Service unit were first established, drive through the mountains where other Mennonite programs were and arrive in Caguas before traveling back to San Juan. Mid-afternoon we will board the Crown Princess cruise ship to begin our adventure to the other southern Caribbean islands on our itinerary. You will have time to explore the ship this afternoon and evening to acquaint yourself with your home for the next six days. Sunday, March 2 Our first port of call is St. Thomas, a green mountainous island, which is the capital of the US Virgin Islands. There are various options for you to do today to learn about St. Thomas. John and Naomi will schedule a time of worship for the group each day.  St. Kitts St. Kitts, which became totally independent from England in 1983, is our port of call today. You will notice the British influence as you explore the island. Tuesday, March 4 Known as the Spice Island of the Caribbean, the scents of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and ginger waft on balmy air, over the idyllic island of Grenada, which is our destination today. We are arranging a shore excursion to Mennonite churches and points of interest on this island for you which is included in the cost of the tour. Wednesday, March 5 Bonaire is a small Dutch island located 50 miles north of Venezuela and is known for its reefs and good snorkeling. If snorkeling isn’t your thing, there will be other options for an enjoyable day. Thursday, March 6 Aruba is a Dutch multilingual island, rich in history and culture. One part of it is as arid as a desert, complete with cacti. You may want to take a tour to see the highlights and scenery of this island. Friday, March 7 This will be a day at sea as you return to San Juan. Relax, visit and be part of the shipboard activities. All too soon the cruise will be over. Saturday, March 8 We will arrive early morning in San Juan, Puerto Rico. We will disembark and be transferred to the airport for our flights back to North America. You will take home with you many memories of the Mennonites in Puerto Rico and the beautiful and fascinating islands of the Caribbean, beautiful photos, new discoveries and friendships. Your Tour Leaders John and Naomi are experienced tour leaders who led TourMagination’s first tour to Puerto Rico and the Southern Caribbean Cruise in 2007. For further information regarding the complete tour fare, please \n This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . We would be happy to be of assistance. |
