This Friday we went to Goat Island, which, interestingly enough, is not nor has ever been a home to goats. However, it is an excellent site for snorkeling, which we did! There was a sting ray sighting, but I did not venture far enough out to see it. It was a relatively cold day, but we did not let that stop us from seeing the wonderous ocean world. Also, Joy brought a faaaaantastic picnic which we enjoyed while chasing the birds away.
Friday night I had a delicious Filipino dinner by one of the members in the ward. She is family with some members who used to live in Waianae, and it turned out to be somewhat of a family reunion. It was a nice way to spend an evening, and I came home absolutely stuffed.
Saturday found us at the annual Pacifika (spelt with a "k") festival, which is a celebration of island nations in the Pacific. Only a certain few had "villiages" (think PCC?) including Niue, Cook Islands, Tahiti, Tonga, Tokelau, Fiji, Tuvalu, Samoa, Kiribati, and of course, Aotearoa. Hawaii had dancers on the main stage and so while we did not merit our own village, at least we were represented. There were heaps of food and crafts, but I spent my money on food. You would have too.
Saturday evening we went up to Mt. Eden, which is kind of like Diamond Head because there's this massive crater and a spectacular view of the city. It was already quite windy and drizzly by this point, but it was quite lovely. Then we watched Bambi.
Today I taught the Beehives again on sharing the gospel, one of my favorite topics. I love the Beehives and am glad that I get to teach them again next week since it will be our last Sunday in the Lincoln Ward. After that, we're on the road again and will be until we go home! So only 8 more days of school and then my summer begins! Well, it might also end in a month, but that is to be determined.
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