After yesterday's long haul, we took it easy today. First thing in the morning we went to the sacred grove and walked the meadrering trails, gazing upward at the sunlight streaming down. We then visited the temple that was built in 2000 on the Smith farm property. I ecspecially appreciated the simplicity of the design and layout of the rooms, there is one clear window that looks out over the sacred grove. Afterwards we went back to the farm and toured the cabin and home the Smith family lived in the early 1800s. Next we went to the Hill Cumorah watched the movie about Joseph Smith and then hiked up the top where the monument is. Returning to Palmyra we visited the Grandin print shop where the Book of Mormon was first printed. A few blocks away is the cemetary where Alvin Smith is buried along with General John Swift, the founder of Palmyra. We stopped by the Martin Harris home. By now it was 5 pm so I hoped on the bike and rode the 30 miles to the Whitmer farm where the Church was organized in 1830. Camped now on Cayuga Lake, I have time to consider and ponder the importance of this region in the restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Gute nacht, schlaf wohl.
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Hannah says: "I want to see pictures of the farm where you were. I love you!" (she's not a very patient child and can't understand waiting till you get home)
ReplyDeleteSpencer says: "I like talking about Joseph Smith. My favorite story was when his leg was hurting and they had to cut a hole in his leg."
Eliza is getting to be a fast walker and is starting to prefer being on two legs instead of on all fours.