Canoes, Caves and Packages

On Saturday we took our first Senior Couples trip with our Mission President and his wife.  We loaded up in his 9 passenger van and departed for Governors’ Rapids. Upon arrival, we obtained passage for our canoe tour and were outfitted in fluorescent orange life vest which was one size fits all. 

The canoe was so heavy with the weight of us and our 3 Filipino guides that it barely floated above the waterline.  The couple sitting in the back was constantly bailing out water with a scoop made from an empty plastic container.  The rock formations, rain forest, and clouds in the sky were uniquely beautiful. 

We stopped to explore a cave. Elder Roberts and I with the President were the only ones who wanted to crawl through the narrow entrance. It was a challenging cave to enter and exit with very narrow passages and low hanging rocks, but worth the effort! Inside was a spectacular 20-25 foot waterfall.

On the way home, we went to the drive-thru ‘Jolly Bee’ and had a yummy peach mango pie, kind of like an apple pie from MacDonald’s.

The rest of the week in photos:

Monday- we received a huge package from our children!  It was like Christmas!

Tuesday - 5 missionaries returning home, one of which is from my hometown in Arizona

Wednesday - 11 new missionaries arrived

Training new missionaries

A tribute to my Beautiful, loving mother.  She was the best listener, best cook and the best mother for me.  I am forever grateful for her love and nurturing.  She departed from this earthly life 11 years ago and I miss her more than ever.  I am grateful that families can be together forever.  I love you, mom! -Sister Roberts