out and about

Last weekend, we went sight seeing with another family. We visited a memorial park built in honor of 143 American World War II POWs who were executed by the Japanese. The tunnels they built are still there and it was a shocking and disturbing event to learn about. It really brings history alive when you can see places that you hear/read about.





We also visited a local fishing village where the houses are built over the ocean water. One boy had fashioned his own boat--and was very good at getting around. We decided this was a single speed, manual transmission, creative edition. Very clever and he was having fun.




And one of our crew was mighty tuckered out after a big day of playing with a visiting missionary family. After not hearing the pitter patter and general exclamations from our wee little one, I meandered about the house to find that she just couldn't take another step before having a quick rest...

what we do...

Here's some highlights of the last couple flights Ben has been on:
Flying into one location proved to be a bit wet, as he sprayed his plane and the surrounding area with water (not to mention the missionary in the back seat...sorry about that...)





And on another day, he was able to bring in supplies to the missionaries (so they can EAT!). One trip to this location included a small happy redhead who got to fly along with his daddy and...








...go swimming!







And finally, whilst the boys of the house were up flying and out swimming, us ladies held down the fort and did the flight following: