THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES

Well here we are the end of October and I imagine you are all getting ready for Halloween! Actually they don't  celebrate at least I havent heard much about it.  There are some things here that are quite different though. Outside of our flat there is a sign that says "NO HOOTING". GUESS what that means? No its not about owls. . Its talking about car horns.  They hoot not honk!  The trunk of the car is the boot and the front is the bonnet. When they have a garage sale its called " a boot and bonnet sale".  The grocery cart is a trolley and you have to pay for the plastic bags for your groceries.  You have to ask for ice. They dont automatically provide it in the glasses. The beatiful jacaranda trees are all in bloom and it's a purple  world on our street! We traveled to Sabie this weekend since the temple was closed on Saturday. The scenery was spectacular . Canyons, rivers, mountains, rock firmations not to mention beatiful  birds, animals and flowers. There were 6 missionary couples that went and it was really enjoyable. This week we have had about 60 patrons from Reunion Island here at the temple.  They ALL SPEAK FRENCH. They flew in on Sunday since that is the only flight into Joburg each week and they are staying at temple housinguntil the plane returns them on Sunday. Reunion island is off the coast of Madagascar.  Anyway sure wish we  knew a little French. Such beautiful people. So kind and humble. By the way if anyone wants to call us we are 8 hours ahead and we have our same phone number that we had in Mink Creek. We had an amazing devotional with Elder Quentin Cook and his wife. Also the Area President spoke to us. It was so uplifting and inspiring.  Dad and I have been trying to walk every morning and I love seeing all the different nationalities that live around us; Indian, Asian, African,  American and many many different languages all talking at once!  Well I hope this finds you all well and happy. We are blessed in so many ways and are having an amazing experience. May the Lord  bless you all.
Love,
Kathy
Sister Jarvis