| Learning About Mennonites in Puerto Rico and a Southern Caribbean Cruise |
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February 28 - March 10, 2007 
With Tour Leaders John and Naomi Lederach This tour is planned to introduce you to Mennonites in Puerto Rico and their life, work 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. John and Naomi Lederach are experienced tour leaders who have led TourMagination tours to the Lands of the Bible, Ireland and Alaska. Wednesday, February 28 Depart from your home cities and arrive at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Gather at hotel for orientation dinner. TourMagination will help you arrange your flight to San Juan. Thursday, March 1 We will begin our day in San Juan with visits to the Mennonite School in Summit Hill and the Mennonite Church in San Juan. We will have a city tour which includes a walking tour in Old San Juan 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. Friday, March 2 Today we travel inland to the Aibonito area to learn about the Mennonites there and their programs: La Plata where the first hospital and CPS/VS units were; Mennonite hospital, Mennonite Conference office, Mennonite Church in Aibonito; and the Mennonite Church in Pulguillas where the first radio programs were produced and the Betania Mennonite School. Overnight in Aibonito. Saturday, March 3 We will do more sightseeing this morning in Aibonito or on our way back to San Juan. Midafternoon 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 4 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. Monday, March 5 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 6 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. Wednesday, March 7 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 8 Aruba is a Dutch multilingual island, rich in history and culture. One part of it is 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 9 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 10 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 and have led TourMagination tours to the Lands of the Bible, Ireland, and Alaska. For further information regarding the complete tour fare, please This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . We would be happy to be of assistance. |
