Our Final Day in Naga

December 28, 2008 (Naga, PI): We've been so busy the past two weeks running from here to there, trying this and that, and having one adventure after another. We're exhausted! Church wasn't until 1:00 so we had a slow start to the day. We attended the Naga 2nd Ward and were greeted warmly. Amy took the opportunity to attend Young Womens while I attended Relief Society. We are grateful for the reception we have received here. We will miss the people we have met!

This evening we had a real treat! The Naga 2nd Ward YSA and missionaries came Christmas Caroling. Here is a picture of the group that came.

They brought their beat box and tambourine, which added to their beautiful voices. Amy wanted to give the beat box a try, so one of the girls show her how to tap out a rhythm.

Here is a video clip of the group singing.

We will be heading to the airport at 6:00 am tomorrow morning. We are nearly packed. We are sad for this experience to come to an end, but we both have responsibilities back home. We have a 10 hour layover in Manila and if all goes well, we will make it to see the Manila Temple! We then have a 10 hour layover in Hawaii and will try to make it to Pearl Harbor. By the time we reach Salt Lake City, we will have been traveling for 40 hours. I'm tried already! lol

I am grateful for President and Sister Smith and their hospitality! They have made this trip an experience to remember and cherish. We wish them the best!