Where did this week go?  I can't believe another week has gone by.  

I love this picture below.  We pass this building everyday on our way home from the seaside.  Not sure what is on the other side but we have it as a goal to find out before we leave.  I just love the lattice work not the windows and the weathered wood and brick.

On Monday we had a zone activity and went up to the Troodoos mountains.  Perfect time to escape the heat.  We did some hiking and just enjoyed another one of God's beautiful creations.  Driving up we almost felt like were are on Cedar Mountain at times and at other times felt like we were on Highway 1 in California up by Big Sur.

This is Elder Potter from Tuscan, AZ.  Excellent missionary.

Our sweet Sisters McKenna, Deeley and Bakewell.  We loose 5 sisters in August with only 2 sisters coming out.  We will definitely miss them!!

Hard to see these fun people in the rocks but they loved the hike.

We thought we might arrange to go to the 'temple' each day!  What do you think?!?

Helping the sisters with their bikes.  Yes, we know they are upside down but that is the only way the carrier will hold 'sister' bikes.

Had an interesting night with Sis. Deeley.  Ended up at the ER at Laranka General at 10:30 pm.  Nothing too serious, thank goodness, and by 3:30 we were all home and back in bed.

These are some cherries at the farmers' market.  They are 7.70 Euros which makes them about $9.00 a lb.   I think I'll wait.

A gorgeous sunset to end the day!

Baptism!  Yesterday we had a baptism up in Nicosia.  It was wonderful.  The man's name is Daniel. He is married to a member and has had numerous lessons.  This last time they worked!  He is a humble man from Romania.  Had a serious word of wisdom problem but tackled it and was baptized Saturday night.  Such a happy time for everyone.  It was fun to be back with our 'original' branch family.  So happy to see this baptism take place and knowing that they are going to work toward the temple is the icing on the cake.

Me, Sis. Tess, Daniel, Elder Jacobsen

Two humble members doing the best they can.  He works as a car way 6-7 days a week and she cleans homes and businesses.  But, they pay their tithing and are so happy.  We hope good things lay ahead for them!

These were the birthday missionaries - so thrilled with their 'selfie' stick.

Pictures with the zone and with Pres. & Sis. Freestone.   They will be dearly missed!  Heading home to Missiouri July 1st.  We had our last zone conference with them and it was hard to think that they will be gone.  We know we will love our new president and his wife though - Pres. Heder from Pleasant Grove, UT.    The Freestones have taught us so very much and have blessed our lives for the better.  Pres.  Freestone's favorite quote/question is:  What are you going to do when you get home for the rest of your life??  answer:  SERVE THE LORD!

This is our apartment.  Much bigger unit than before.  We are on the second floor up, left hand side.

Good morning sunrise!

Have a great week - The Church is True!

Well this week certainly was an interesting one.  We started out on Monday taking the elders and sisters to the Camel Park.  It is a small venue about 20 miles away that has approximately 50 camels and some other zoo type animals.  They all loved it and loved being together.  The weather was a little cooler which made it nice.  BUT before we got there we had to run to Nicosia to again to talk to Immigration about our visas - and then on the way back we had a tire blow out.  Not fun trying to change a tire with very limited room and in nice slacks and a shirt and tie on.

But we survived and headed on to see the camels.  Oh my, the sisters were so excited.  They also had some tortoises, a baby goats, ponies and fish.    Quite the assortment of animals!

They got to take a short ride around the park.  As they were heading our, Elder Tornar, raised his arm and yelled:  I fell like Nephi - onto to Jersalem!!  Quite the character he is.

All in all a good time was had.   We topped it off with lunch at McDonald's of course.  The missionaries just love being together no matter where or when.

This weekend we had district conference which is just like stake conference back home.  Both of us had to do leadership training on Saturday and Bill also spoke at the adult session.  It is the last conference before our mission president and his wife head home in July.  We will miss them!!  

In spite of our membership being quite small, the conferences we have attended have been wonderful.  Such a strong spirit and dedication from the members.  WE both came away very humbled to be serving here for the Lord.  Our love and prayers are for the members and missionaries to stay valiant and dedicated to the work and the gospel.