We have been busy since the last update. I've collected some pictures I think you'll enjoy from around the mission.
Steel Drum instruments are made from one end of actual 55 gallon oil drums. They are heated, stretched, and pounded until the right tones and notes are created.
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| Modern Steel Drum instrument |
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| Antique Steel Drums and other instruments over a hundred years old |
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| This 85' tall statue of a Monkey is part of Hindu culture |
We attended a baptism in the ocean
This new member was able to baptize his wife a few weeks later
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| New Convert with his family |
We visited many families at Christmas time - some who lived way off the beaten path
Bright colors are very common in the Caribbean
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| Interior of green house above with bright blue walls and purple drapes |
We recently returned from Guyana where we had some interesting challenges reaching some of the homes. Most homes are built on stilts due to the frequent flooding. This plank bridge is the only access to the home in the rear from the street.
These planks aren't just narrow - they bob up and down as you walk!
It was nice to see the chapel we visited during construction has been finished
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| Sister Lindorf trying out the new piano |
This rented LDS meetinghouse in Linden, Guyana was burned down during the recent civil unrest
About 80 people attended this branch before the fire
Now it is inhabited only by a family of goats!
Happy Seminary Students in Linden
This is an early morning Seminary class in Canje, Guyana taught by a returned Sister Missionary
Evening activity & fireside by the river in Linden
This is the group getting ready for something they call a "Jelly Roll".
Sister Lindorf in the middle of the "Jelly Roll".
All the Senior Missionaries from every country in the mission met for a conference in Trinidad
Lots of good food and helping hands
We visited the world famous Caroni bird refuge
This flock of Scarlet Ibis are preparing to roost for the night
The wing span on these beautiful birds is up to 54 inches and their beaks are 7 inches long.
Don't get too close!
Thousands of Scarlet Ibis nest on this island
If you think missionaries don't have fun - think again!
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| My 78 year old Hero! Elder Olpin |
These two Elders just can't walk past a row of Toyotas without doing a Toyota Jump in tandem!
Wishing you all the best,
Elder & Sister Lindorf
