We have settled into our new apartment, and have officially unpacked our suitcases. I can see that we brought to much "stuff" and some of it will not be returning to Idaho, ever! I wonder where the waves will take it if I toss it in the ocean!
We have been assigned to serve in the Young Single Adult Branch (ages 18-30) and the English Family Branch that are both located in Sunset Beach, on the North Shore of Oahu. The day after we arrived, the YSA Branch President called and invited us to lunch.
He said, on average, 7,000 people drive through here,
daily. That is 2.5 million a year. When the North Shore
Bonzai Pipeline is in season, the traffic literally stalls.
The pipeline waves are known to be the highest (20 to 30 feet) in the world, so when the word spreads to the surfer community that the waves have arrived, they come en masse.
Bonzai Pipeline is in season, the traffic literally stalls.
The pipeline waves are known to be the highest (20 to 30 feet) in the world, so when the word spreads to the surfer community that the waves have arrived, they come en masse.
Our first YSA activity.
Elder Cameron showing off his skills! Looks good,
doesn't he?
doesn't he?
Sister Cameron "riding the pipeline".
Truth? We've been to the beach, one time.
Today, we attended our new Branch and Ward. To quote the movie ANNIE..."I think we're gonna like it here". The YSA meets in a community center, which is having some work done on it this week.
Sooooo, we met in the backyard of a home on the top of the mountain. Slight breeze moving the palm tree fronds, with striking flowers and foliage all around. Makes one seriously consider what the Garden of Eden must have looked like.
Aloha
You guys picked up surfing quickly!! Well done. Love you!
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