Adventures Adventures and more Adventures

Maayong Gabii from the Beautiful Island of Bohol!

There are so many thing to write about this week so we will pick a few and let some pictures tell the rest of the story.

 Elders Activity on Sagbayan Peak

Wednesday was exciting, and a few times the most chilling adventure filled time since we came to Bohol. To make a long story short I drove past a road on the center of the island and decided to take a short cut to get back on the right path.  We saw the back woods of the island and went through jungle most people never see.  This is a shot of Indiana Jones Bridge we went over with the Multi Cab.

The board were splitting and creaking as I crossed. In this spot there was a piece tin covering the broken board.  Glad we made it.  I don't think I will cross this one again.

We also went on zip line at the Daano Adventure Park.  They sent you across in a super man sling.  I have been across some the best zip lines in the world and I believe this one is longer and higher than anything I have ever seen.  We were too scared to take the camera so I will give you a shot next time we go on it.

Then we let our office Elders borrow our truck for a few days and guess what.  They wrecked our brand new truck.  A picture speaks louder than any words.

Needless to say the Elders will not be borrowing the Truck again.

On friday we went snorkeling at the greatest snorkeling Island in the World (Pamilacan Island). I will give you shot of the Island and let Sister Bell tell you the story.

Pamilacan Island Beach

Well I am excited that Tharon and Holly are coming tomorrow to visit for 10 days.  We have much teaching and missionary meetings lined up with them and plan to have a great time.

I love the Lord and Love our mission.

Salamat Kaayo (Thank you very much)

Elder Bell (Lo Lo, Tatay, Amigo)

Maayong Buntag Pamilya ug mga Amigo!

Well, my week did not start out with an Elders Activity.  My week started with a Sisters Activity…

They all gathered at our apartment for breakfast and baking.  Luci had brought me this blue apron at my request and so I had all the Sisters sign it with a paint pen.  We love our Sisters (both kinds)!

 Me and my big sister, Luci!

For my birthday on Thursday we went on a "Firefly" tour.  It was pretty fun. We got to the river just as it was getting dark and then loaded onto a boat.  The driver took us up and down the river looking for trees in the mangrove swamp that were covered in glowing fireflies.  Being from Utah we had never seen such a thing and so we were quite fascinated by the whole thing.  Sorry no pictures other than the ones in my memory.

The following day was Luci's birthday and so we took the whole day off and went snorkeling on Pamilican Island.  It was a beautiful and very slow-paced place.  And honestly, we had worn out our guests by this time, so they indulged in a little snooze time!

Sorry Fowers!  I just could not resist adding this to the blog!

                                                    Your kids are going to love it!

                             

But, we did not play the entire week.  We actually got a really great project accomplished thanks to the fantastic skills of my sister and her crew.  

Building the Chicken Coop

My sister is a fantastic builder of anything and everything.  So she jumped at the chance to to help design and build a chicken coop for our sweet Sister Segovia. This sweet 74 year old Sister just graduated from the 'Self Reliance' course and the business she wanted to start was chicken raising and egg production.  We were so happy to give her the coop and next week we will track down some chickens and a couple of roosters for her.

The trail to Nuevas

And with that, we will wrap up another week in Paradise doing what we love and loving what we do!

We love you all and miss you so much but know we are in the right place doing what we are supposed to be doing at this time in our lives!  Don't forget to write!

Love you forever,

Sister Bell (Lola, Nanay, Amigo)