Hamilton Flower Gardens

We traveled approximately 90 minutes south of Auckland to Hamilton which is where the temple is located. We went to assist with a presentation on Public Affairs to two Area Coordinating Councils. These are meetings of Stake Presidents presided over by the Area Seventy.

It was Saturday our Preparation Day so after the meetings we visited the Hamilton Flower Gardens with Barry and Susan Preator, the other Public Affairs senior couple working in the Pacific Area Office. The have been our trainers -- and we are very thankful! Just like younger missionaries who fear you won't get along with their companion, we wondered if we would enjoy working with our Public Affairs companion couple.  I don't think I can ever be a nice to anyone as they have been to us.

Below are a few pictures from the Gardens. They don't do it justice, but....oh well.