Wednesday 8 July 2015

July 10th

A baptism for "Junior" ( his actual name ) the same day that Taya our granddaughter, was baptized! Elder Noble baptized him.






The Families walked back to the Vuna Chapel after the Baptism.




Elder Laqere and Elder Painter.


Elder Painter, Elder Laqere, Elder Noble, Elder Carter, Elder Kanonkata a', and Elder Sarufa at District Lunch.

Elder Kanonkata a' and Elder Carter


A Member sister heading down to the ocean packed with Laundry, tied to her back and carrying laundry supplies! 

Ready to dive with his spear for fish for supper.

Children looking for shells.


Making a rope tree swing.

Elder Noble and Elder Vermeeren.

Elder Laqere , from Fiji, just walked up the tree to help.

Nothing to it!

Barefoot and Balance....

The children are pleased with their new swing!



Elder Noble blows on the shell.

and out pops this little fellow!

These children cut this rubbery plant from between the rocks, their mom washes it, and cooks it in coconut milk with onions . They said it was very good. It is called  nama.

They carry it home in the front of their shirts, like this!


Elder Laqere and Elder Noble.

A Vadra Tree. The Fruit is called Vuani Vadra.

Some of the trees grow with the roots exposed .

Every sunset has it's own beauty.


This is the home made bell to signify class time is over.

The Somosomo Relief Society Homemaking. ( The ladies organization in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints meet during the week to learn new skills together. Today brownies and cookies were demonstrated. Yup! I think they'll be keepers!)

Rugby players are starting to arrive on the island for the largest tournament of the year. 34 Teams will compete for a $ 10,000.00 prize. 1st prize $7,000. The winnings will be given to the winning village to share. 


A beloved priest has passed away. The prepare and display the beautiful memorials for 100 nights after the deceased has passed away.



A Cactus Garden.



Fiji Ducks.

Often , when we are invited to sit with families on their mats, Elder Vermeeren is offered a chair.?.


More Fiji ducks.



Collecting shells.


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