Every year everyone from all of the different YWAM locations around Argentina get together for a week. The leaders use this time to plan and prepare for the next year and for any important announcements that may be at the time... such as opening a new YWAM base or new directions in the ministry. The staff and students that come get the privilege of hearing teachings from those leaders and teachers located far from them who they do not often get to see. Almost all of us. (Almost) all of us - about 300 or so people (click for bigger version). For me it was a great opportunity to catch up with some of my good friends from Corrientes base whom I have not see for ages. After being here in Argentina for more than three years it seems that I now know many people from all over the place. The weirdest thing however is when people seem to know me but I have not got a clue about who they are. The teaching shed The teaching shed. We lived in tents and although it was hot during the day, the nights cooled off nicely owing to the snow-capped Andes mountains right beside us. Mendoza is located in a desert zone and rain is very rare all year long, which is why the rain that gushed down over two days of our 5 day conference was more than remarkable and had everyone astounded... and wet. Tent city in Mendoza Tent city in Mendoza. Worship times Worship times in the shed. Long food lines Long food lines provide great opportunities to meet new people. Long shop lines A little shop on the base was also very popular. The teaching shed at night Night time in the teaching shed. Midnight baptism in the pool At 1am we all met around the pool to baptise some present. The baptism Jorge baptising Fabian from our base in Madryn. Lots of hard rain fell during the conference. Lots of hard rain fell during the conference. Saving tents Saving the tents from flooding during the rain. Celebrating Argentina Day Celebrating Argentina Day in the main city park. A YWAM value One of many signs showing the values of YWAM around the Mendoza base. Returning home Everyone returning home from Mendoza on the bus.