Meet Elder Chiang

Meet Elder Chiang, a convert from Taiwan. He is a student worker
in my office and just got called to the Honolulu Mission. Due to some health
challenges, he will serve a few months there and if all goes well, will
be reassigned to another mission after going to the MTC.

Because of visa issues Jerry Chiang couldn't return home before he left for his mission.
Thanks to a generous donation from some dear friends and Bill's sister and husband, we took
Jerry shopping to get him outfitted.  My friend Karla was kind enough to give a second
opinion and hem up multiple pairs of pants. Jerry is so enthusiastic 
and outgoing and will make a great missionary.

For a P-Day we explored the area above Shark's Cove called Pupukea.
The ruins of an ancient heiau or temple sits atop one of the first mountains. 

The temple was huge with a 20 foot tower in the back. There were
several levels to the temple area.

Here is the view of Waimea Beach from the temple site. If you look
closely you can see a swimming competition in the ocean below.




Next up we hop on our bikes just adjacent to a Scout Camp
at the end of the road.

Our bike ride consisted of washed out roads,

steep switchbacks

dirt with lush tropical areas

and great views. I think we earned a stop at Ted's Bakery
for a chocolate croissant (me) and an eclair (Bill).