We looked forward to working at the Handcart site today. Although we did not have any scheduled trekkers on the agenda, we set up the area ready to enjoy a picture perfect day. We were up early, and after our morning prayers and devotional, we headed off on our morning walk. The temperatures were in the mid 40's and perfect walking weather. There were no bugs or flying insects to taunt us! I caught these early morning shots about 5:45am this morning;
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| Notice the Temple overlooking the cool mist in the flats |
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| The pioneers leaving Nauvoo May 1846 may have seen this? |
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| The light fog mist through the pastures on Granger Street |
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| Beautiful green grass and high grass tree pads |
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| The Geese family - down to only two goslings... |
Once we open the Handcart station at about 8:30am, we decided to walk the three mile trek. Mom and I wanted to get acquainted with the terrain. However, just as we crossed the stream, we caught this family. They wanted to take the one mile trek to begin their day!
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| The Robinson Children |
The Robinson's are on an extended home schooling trip through the Church History sites. They are traveling in their motor-home and the kids love it. The two older children are going, with their ward youth, to Martin's Cove in July, and they wanted to try out the experience as a family here. When I asked them who they might be walking for, the oldest daughter in the green T-shirt quickly said Julia Hill. She is their third great grandmother! (Julia Hill was the older sister to Emily Hill who was a poetess and song writer).
She knew quite a bit about her ancestor and was anxious to walk where she walked. These young people were so sharp and knowledgeable about the church history as well as current events. The five year old, who did not make the picture, was so articulate in her conversation with me! Here are some more action shots;
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| The start of the one mile trek |
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| An artist conception of brush stroked clouds! |
We enjoyed our last Saturday evening rehearsal for, "Sunset by the Mississippi", tonight from 6:45pm until 8:15pm. We go live in front of a Memorial Day weekend crowd next Saturday! We will have 23 shows between May 28th and August 13th! The Lasher's will see this fantastic show on Thursday June 2nd, and hopefully on the outdoor stage, weather permitting. Otherwise, if it rains, we do the show on a very crowded indoor stage at the Visitors Center.
We have had a great Saturday here in Nauvoo. We got home about 1:30pm and had our breakfast for dinner. We then worked on our talks for next Sunday's Sacrament Meeting, and had some nap time as well.
Beautiful pictures! That would be fun to go on an extended church history tour. Maybe one of these years we'll have that opportunity! 😊
ReplyDeleteWe would love to go to all the sites as well! Nauvoo is a good start☺️
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