Thursday, February 21, 2013
Chinese New Year fireworks
These pictures were taken by Elder Bertin. Not only is he a gifted, talented doctor and wonderful friend but an amazing photographer.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Pictures of Lamma Island
Here are pics of our visit yesterday to Lamma Island. We had lunch at a fun restaurant. Carlos had a bite (one was all it took) of his first oyster. On our way out of the restaurant we noticed their dish washing system and couldn't believe they washed dishes outside in what had to be cold water. Luckily we survived it. Pics included.
Chinese New Year
I certainly have been neglectful in my blogging. We have enjoyed many holiday activities and had many exciting experiences since my last post. Christmas was fine, certainly not the same as being at home. I missed the snow and the reminiscent feelings that go with a Pacific Northwest Christmas. We did have many wonderful activities to fill the time including; the Hong Kong Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker, a progressive dinner, three white elephant gift exchanges, and fun shopping experiences. I thought about a blog title of "Ah So, this is Christmas". Carlos didn't think the Japanese pun worked, so I didn't do it but thought it was funny just the same.
This year we ushered in the year of the snake by attending an international parade with participants from around the world including Bolivia and other countries I can't remember right now because I'm practically brain dead this Sunday evening. The picture below was my favorite exhibition. If you look closely you will see the people are dressed as insects and performed on stilts. There were also in the same company performers dressed as elaborate flowers. They were so beautiful. (I have added that photo also). Another amazing performance that you cannot tell from the picture was a person dressed as a dragon on top of a ten foot pole that was carried throughout the parade by others. All of them were dancing including the dragon on the pole. I can only say that the parade was just spectacular! The next evening was the most incredible display of fireworks that you can imagine. The pictures don't begin to represent what we experienced.
Carlos and I have been exploring on our Saturdays. We went searching for a bee farm one Saturday and found Ten Thousand Buddhas, I'm not sure there are really ten thousand there but I am certain there were a million stairs. We went to Lamma Island yesterday and Cheung Chau Island two weeks ago. The ferry rides were so fun and we loved seeing another side of Hong Kong. I loved the small village, rural feel of the villages. So fun and so beautiful!
Just so you don't think all we do is play, Carlos and I have spoken in two Sacrament meetings in the last two months, Carlos spoke another time without me, I have taught the Filipino sisters how to make filled cupcakes, I participated in a Senior Missionary luncheon, we will be presenting at the Mission President's seminar this week, Carlos escorted a missionary home last week ( that is his second one in two months) and we have visited with over 50 missionaries in one month. We also work in the temple and I serve as Gospel Doctrine teacher in our branch and Carlos is on the District Council and is our branch's Sunday School President. We are very busy and truly love what we do. I have volunteered and hope to be called to teach Institute. Our Asia area office has exciting things going on with public relations and other projects in which we play a small participatory roll. We love our mission yet have occasional longings for home. We love you all and are truly grateful for your letters, prayers, and expressions of support.
This year we ushered in the year of the snake by attending an international parade with participants from around the world including Bolivia and other countries I can't remember right now because I'm practically brain dead this Sunday evening. The picture below was my favorite exhibition. If you look closely you will see the people are dressed as insects and performed on stilts. There were also in the same company performers dressed as elaborate flowers. They were so beautiful. (I have added that photo also). Another amazing performance that you cannot tell from the picture was a person dressed as a dragon on top of a ten foot pole that was carried throughout the parade by others. All of them were dancing including the dragon on the pole. I can only say that the parade was just spectacular! The next evening was the most incredible display of fireworks that you can imagine. The pictures don't begin to represent what we experienced.
Carlos and I have been exploring on our Saturdays. We went searching for a bee farm one Saturday and found Ten Thousand Buddhas, I'm not sure there are really ten thousand there but I am certain there were a million stairs. We went to Lamma Island yesterday and Cheung Chau Island two weeks ago. The ferry rides were so fun and we loved seeing another side of Hong Kong. I loved the small village, rural feel of the villages. So fun and so beautiful!
Just so you don't think all we do is play, Carlos and I have spoken in two Sacrament meetings in the last two months, Carlos spoke another time without me, I have taught the Filipino sisters how to make filled cupcakes, I participated in a Senior Missionary luncheon, we will be presenting at the Mission President's seminar this week, Carlos escorted a missionary home last week ( that is his second one in two months) and we have visited with over 50 missionaries in one month. We also work in the temple and I serve as Gospel Doctrine teacher in our branch and Carlos is on the District Council and is our branch's Sunday School President. We are very busy and truly love what we do. I have volunteered and hope to be called to teach Institute. Our Asia area office has exciting things going on with public relations and other projects in which we play a small participatory roll. We love our mission yet have occasional longings for home. We love you all and are truly grateful for your letters, prayers, and expressions of support.
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