Saturday, 16 August 2014

trip to the falls

Waterfall in Kadvu

Had to hike way down in to see them

Brother Laul and his son having so much fun at the falls.  That little guy could scale those rocks like a pro

Elder Gregory, my hero!.  He never left my side helping me climb out.  There were huge boulders to climb on and around.  He was such a life saver.  Boy, was I tired.

trip to the farm

Hiking into the Koma farm.  These members live two hours from the church.  We didn't walk that far, we had a transport take us to their farm.  Not so for them each Sunday.

They have eighty acres and every bit of it has been planted with beautiful, healthy crops.  That is pineapple growing by their home.

Brother Koma, see the straight rows, that is how every thing looks, neat as a pin.  He has the only tiller on the island.  He uses it a lot.

This is called a hand of bananas.  They grow everywhere on their farm.  They are so sweet and yummy.


Sister Kama served us cakes, and cut up fruit and honey comb dripping with honey.  Yummy fruit punch.  She is the neatest lady. caption

Notice the beautiful floral arrangement she had on her table

Sister Kama, Elder Wells, Sister Wells, Sister Walker front  row) Elder Gregory Brother Kama and his grandson, Elder Olsen

What a blessing to get to know these modern day pioneers.  They are first generation LDS.  What a lovely couple.  Who live the gospel and show their love for the Savior by serving him so well.

church in Kandavu

This is the church, and these are the wonderful people.  I loved every minute of this experience.  There are about fifty who come each Sunday.  Some walk four hours to get here. Each week more come and they are teaching so many. 

No washing machines and look at those white shirts.  What an amazing group of priesthood holders being trained by Elder Walker and Elder Wells


This meal was put on for us after church.  They came with pots on their heads and backpack filled with delicious food. Look even table clothes!

Fun, laughter, and so much good company.  The children are darling.  Kent warned the mothers if your  little ones are missing look for Sister Wells she probably has borrowed them.     caption

The beautiful relief society sister who made this amazing meal possible.  The cute lady in the green dress lives two hours from the church.  They walk each week and are so faithful.

A few of the faithful women on Kadau.  They are my heroes.

The ocean

Wow, a mermaid that doesn't get into the water.

My goodness, we found something older than us (the rocks)

The boat that brought us from our lodging to the side of the island the church was on.  We had to walk in the water for about 100 yards.  Too bad I don't have more faith, I wouldn't have got wet.

I didn't say Kent didn't get in the water.  He loves it.  It is legal we are senior missionaries.

The island of Kandavu

Mother nature was at her best when she created this beautiful amazing island.


crystal clear water.  you could see schools of fish swimming by.


And beautiful white sand.  What a neat paradise.