Highlands Getaway

Last week we took a break and went up to the highlands for a few days.  It was a beautiful drive up in to the mountains!

Here is a view from half way up the mountain.  God's creation is very spectacular!

The first night we arrived we had dinner in this cook house

                                                 

Preparing to go tubing through some rapids...

                                                 

along the river there were some calmer areas...and beautiful little waterfalls :)

we also came across some kids fishing in the river...

After an exciting morning on the tubes we made some snake bread for lunch

This is where Ava slept during lunch

I also enjoyed walking around with her....PNG style

And these boys have quite alot of stories to tell

                                               
after a few days in that beautiful place, there we drove to Ukarumpa for the next 2 days

I spent lots (and lots) of time with Ava! It was wonderful :)

After a wonderful, refreshing time it was time to head home....back to the heat

On Wednesday the kids had their first day of school...and I got to read to these kids for story time!

Today Was a very hot day, so we went to the top of the hill for a nice swim...and this was our view

                                   

I was going through pictures on my camera to put on the blog and caught her watching...that's her curious look.

Every day continues to be full of a variety of blessings! I can't believe that I only have one more weekend in this amazing country, time has really flown by!  God is Good!

 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.  Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.  You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. ~Jeremiah 29:11-13