Honiera

Thurs June 16 we flew out of SLC to San Francisco, which was a quick flight.  We had several hours layover and then boarded the plane for our 12 1/2 hour flight to New Zealand.  Thank goodness it was during the night.  I was able to sleep somewhat but Lynn couldn't sleep much at all.  When we landed, it was Saturday because we crossed the international date line.  We again had several hours to wait for our next leg of the journey, our flight to Vanuatu.  We arrived in Vanuatu and were met by Sis. Granger, mission president's wife, and Elder & Sister Stevens, the mission office couple.  We were taken to our motel room and then that night all of the mission couples went to dinner where we could start getting acquainted with them.  Sunday we went to Stake Conference for the Vanuatu Stake and then had some down time to relax and walk the town with Elder and Sister Sampson.  Monday we had a senior missionary conference at the mission president's home.  Wow, what an amazing home and location.  The home had a great view of a bay.  It was a great day being taught and working with the senior missionaries.  Vanuatu was such a great time. I can see why people want to stay there.  On Tuesday we hiked up to a beautiful waterfall and then had lunch at a restaurant on the beach.  It was very relaxing.  I felt like I was on vacation.  But all good things have to end.  We left Wednesday morning early and landed in Honiera about 10 a.m.  Walking off the plane, we learned that it is HOT here, so much more than Vanuatu.  The Sampson's drove us to our new home and we started unpacking.