Hike to a beach

We got back from our hike earlier than the elders. We enjoyed visiting with the monkeys, resting, then decided to go for a hike along the beach. It was great as long as we stayed inland but when we tried to get closer to the water we found some sink holes. Good thing Elder Boyter is washable.

Rock formations

The country felt a lot like the Pirates of the Caribbean

Hiking

We needed to make a phone call so we sent the missionaries on a head for the hikes. Elder Boyter and I took a different hike. The hike was up and down terrain. Very tropical, hot and humid. But we enjoyed it.

Arrival

We arrived at the landing by boat at high tide and left at low tide. We had to load the boats from the beach for the return trip. We were greeted at the dock by monkeys and boars for free hand outs.

First Preparation Day- Baku National Park

Today the zone went to Baku National Park for preparation day. I joined the sisters and we went down river into the China Sea to reach the park.

Clean water

Our bodies are not use to the water so we have a water purification in the kitchen for drinking. We bring water into the bathroom for brushing teeth. There are two bathrooms so Elder Boyter took one and I took the other. The showers have an instant water heater on the water. Even then the water is not very hot. There is no other hot water in the apartment. We shower with our mouth close.

We have lots of very tiny ants so we take any food refuge out to the outside garbage can immediately. We do recycle.

We have a gecko ( little green lizard) that lives under the refrigerator. I have not seen it yet but Elder Boyter has. I have seen them on the exterior walls and windows.

I will have to find myself a blanket to cuddle up with when we are in the apartment. Elder Boyter is always hot and freezes me out when he turns the air conditioner on. We have a/c units in both bedrooms and the living room

I have enjoyed this apartment very much. It is in an area of nice homes on a private lot surrounded by vegetation, ponds and small water falls. There is a woman that lives above us but i don't think she lives here full time. The landlord lives below us but is very quiet. Their apartment covers the full 1st level. The caretaker and wife lives on the premises so is a great deterrent to thieves breaking in. Some of the elders have struggle with break ins and having their bikes stolen.

To Market

We went to Matang to help some elders with their apartment. After we were done we went to a large market. Many stores inside. We picked up some pans for cooking and cleaning supplies and the wandered around. In one area they had motorized cars for children to drive. Most stayed in the designated area but a cute little 13 month old was driving on the outside of the area down some of the aisles. Very cute but had to keep your eyes on him or your toes would get run over. There was about everything you could imagine there. There are many modern malls in the area. This seemed to be more like an outside bazaar. I look forward to returning. There are some long tops that are worn over skirts or pants that are very attractive. I wonder if my granddaughters would like some?