Pictures Feb. 9, 2014

Tonight the woodcarver, Richard Westover Nui, came over to visit and of course, peddle some carvings.  I think business is a little slow, so we helped out and got some neighbors to buy some. 

This Week we had a down pour and as you can see, it opens up lots of possibilities for the kids to play.  This was the youngest group trying to mimic the older kids playing rugby.



The older group really gets with it and plays a serious game.  The water just made it more fun.  Their rugby ball was a "flip flop".  In Tonga, you play with what you have available!



Every sporting event draws a group of spectators.  This is a normal Friday night event.



It is really difficult to capture the beautiful colors in our sunsets, but I am getting a little closer.  Needless to say they are spectacular!

 



Saturday would not be complete without a walk through the "Fair" to get American products.  Elder Aland, Sister Mitchell, Sister Aland and Mom.



Every country has a "Loan Shark"!

Bishop Nui took us on a wood excursion Last Saturday.  This little brush grows all over the coral by the ocean.  It is called Gnignie, (nenea) and is really pretty wood.

Mom wandered all over the beach and through the green stuff.

A little out of order, but this is looking for just the right bush to cut!

Monday we delivered Monthly funds to the missionaries at their MQ's.  We also inspect for problems.  This is one of two "Rat" holes in their MQ.  When it rained so hard, there were so many that came into their attic that they couldn't sleep.  Oh the joy!!!

This is one of the nicer MQ's in this Zone.

Friday we picked up the Forsyth's at the airport.  They have been the ITEP missionaries in Vava'u for 18 months and are on their way home Monday.  They will spend a day in Auckland, NZ and then off  to Riverton, Utah on Tuesday.  We took them to the Market to pick up gifts for their family on Saturday.