American Samoa

Such memories here for Ann and I as well.  While at UH, Ann spend 3 weeks twice a year teaching here.  I had been here twice.  A tender day for both of us.

We borrowed a car from friends and another couple from  the ship and the art instructor joined us. 

 

                                         With Krista

 

It was a wonderful day.  We drove to the east side of the island and took the small “ferry” to the island of Aunu’u.  This little island has 500 hundred inhabitants and no vehicles.  Ann found out that the principal of the island’s school, whom she knew from previous visits, had passed away.  The people are so friendly.  One of our favorite encounters was with three little girls playing in front of the LDS chapel.  They spontaneously burst into singing “I am a Child of God”, and we joined in.  We spent time walking and visiting with them.  It was the highlight of the morning.

 

 

 

We went to the National Park of Samoa, the only US National Park south of the equator.  We will let the pictures of the views speak for themselves