BTW, just had lunch here at the hotel. The Congressman from American Samoa was here and came to talk to us for a few minutes. Nice guy. As if a lifetime politician wouldn't have good people skills.
He's going to talk to our "ambassador" about having a fiafia (party) for us next week here. It's the Samoan Independence day and we're marching in the parade. I put ambassador in quotes because there is an ambassador who is based in New Zealand and islands, like Samoa, have someone who represents him. They have an official title but I can't remember how to spell it.
Ours is a very nice woman named Robin. She's moving into a new residence here soon. Owned by the US government it has a wall and security worthy of the White House. I'm planning to spend the night there next week so will take photos.
Here are photos of the Baha'i Temple in Samoa. It is one of only 8, world wide. If you visit Samoa, check out the Sunday a.m. service. It's from 10 to 10:30 and is fabulous.
Kinda blurry but thought you might like to see my buddy Denise when she's not wearing a fat suit and bike helmet. She's a PC employee - the Administrative Officer. She's a good egg. She's living in Samoa with her husband and 13 year old son.
Love that these flowers gow wild here.
The temple, which has great acoustics and a terrific choir. A good combination.
The grounds are amazing and maintained by volunteers.
The main walk to the temple.
More of the beautiful grounds. There are 22 acres. I was invited to spend the night in the spare apartment that is part of the caretakers house. Very generous and I hope to stay there. It must be amazing at night.
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