Today we went to the Hong Kong temple with the youth in the Branch to perform baptisms. This was Jonny's first time going to the temple. The youth have to be twelve to go and he just had his birthday a few months. We took a bus from Shenzhen this morning and then had to walk a few blocks in Kowloon to get to the temple. As we were walking we had to cross several streets. Jonny came to a six lane street where we had to cross to the middle of the street before crossing the other way. He looked to the left before he crossed the street as you would in the states. The problem in Hong Kong though is that they drive on the other side of the street. He didn't even look to the right and walked right out in traffic. The light had just changed so the cars were just starting to go but he was one lucky boy that he didn't get hit. So, lesson learned. When you are in Hong Kong look to the right before crossing a road. Actually you should look both ways.
It was pretty neat to be at the temple today with Rachel and Jonny.
This is the youth in the Shenzhen Branch (our branch here). The two girls in purple in the front were visiting the temple today with their parents. They were from Mongolia. They were waiting for their parents in the foyer when we got there.
This is unbelievable. They build the scaffolding with bamboo. They say it is really strong but I don't think I would want to try it.
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Thanks for sharing all your fun adventures! It's really cool to see all the different things you are experiencing!
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