Thursday, April 14, 2011

March 21, 2001

Black Swan and Fallen Slip

Dear Family

Hi Everyone. Hope this finds everyone healthy and happy! We had a very fun preparation day. We went with several Elders and Musik and Ivy to the Botanical Gardens. This is a very beautiful place. It was so clean and well taken car of. It has some beautiful trees and flowers that you don't see in America. We loved it. There are many gardens here but we chose one with a pond. Supposedly there is only one black swan in the whole world and it lives on this pond, or so the Australians say. The swan came right out of the water and came up to us. It was eating crackers out of the Elders' hands. Dad thought he would be funny, he charged it and ruffled his feathers. The swan got mad and started pecking at this leg and shoe. It was pretty funny. Then we went to a Korean restaurant, we had dinner family style. They cooked every thing at the table, and everyone shares. They brought out two pots. It reminds me of fondue. It has broth and vegetables. It's really good. Then they brought out two pots of hot coals and a grill and meat. It was a really fun experience.

Funny story. We got off the first tram and were walking to the second tram to go to the QV. I felt something on my hips and looked down. My slip was hanging four inches below my skirt! But don't worry, no one noticed, because Aussies have weird styles. And if they did notice they would just think it was a new style. Believe me, we have seen everything, mostly girls you forget to get completely dressed before they leave home.

Institute went well. We had seven there. It makes me so happy that they keep coming. In English class we learned about all sorts of different kinds of cooking and food, it was interesting.

We taught Elaine again, she has finally agreed to read the Book of Mormon. So that is what we will be teaching her for the next few lessons. We invited her to Church, but she didn't show up. (She said it was to early).

Love you all,
Mom and Dad

PS. Thank you, everyone for your love and support. We can feel it!

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