Memories

Here is another missionary "Flat Tire". Remember those days when it was raining so hard and you were trying to keep your feet dry and your shoes together? Ahhh the good ole days!








September has been a month of changes in the mission office. Both the Stinebaughs and the Nudos have finished their service here in the office. We love and appreciate them for the wonderful service they have given. The Stineaughs left for Northern Idaho just this morning. They are anxious to see family, football and go fishing. The Nudos will now be able to put more effort into the Palermo District as they work on becoming a Stake.

A door in Bari--ring any bells?

Joseph and Kerry Visit Sicily

Joseph and Kerry came to visit us in Sicily. We went to Taormina one day to visit the Greek and Roman Ruins. Joseph tells me we (Jim and I) killed the tourist in him during our family life of traveling and visiting sites together (poor thing).
Then we visited Etna, but this time we went up further on the volcano: first by car, then via Funivia (tram) and last by some kind of big bus. It is an amazing site to see. This is one of the top craters of Etna. There is a sulfur smell in the air as the volcano vents constantly. It was a bit cold (two coats for me) and windy, but a perfect day.
Kerry, Diane and Joseph on Mount Etna. Joseph got sunburned. . . .












This is a crater that opened up in 2002. It buried the bus booth in ash and lava. It is still steaming. That is a good thing, as it means the pressure is being released, so it won't explode!