The Henry Friesen Family Welcomes us in Santa Rita Mennonite Colony near Santa Cruz, Bolivia

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I was fortunate to find the guide, Andres, who grew up in the Mennonite Colony although is he is not a part of the colony. Andres give us took us over the rough and muddy roads to meet the Henry Friesen family in Santa Rita colony near the village of Paurito near Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The men were working on the farm and the women were working in the kitchen. The Friesen family was friendly and the men left their work and came to welcome us. After a tour of the farm Henry took us inside and we sat and talked for a while. Then we went outside and eventually back into the house to the kitchen.

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Photos

Henry Friesen's Son and his Wife and Child
In the kitchen.

With Henry Friesen in His Sitting Room
Notice the handmade furniture.

The Cooks in the Kitchen
Mrs. Friesen with her daughter.

A Friesen Son with in the Kitchen
Notice the handmade furnature. The furnature is made in the colony.