Laie Hawaii Temple

The Laie Hawaii Temple

This was the fifth temple built and the first temple built
outside of Utah.  It was originally dedicated
in 1919. Wow! That's before I was born!
 This temple is on the island of Oahu,
in a city called Laie.

Pictures can't capture the beauty of the
grounds of this temple. You really should
come here for a visit and see it for yourself.

This tropical temple is located 
near the BYU-Hawaii campus.

I spent my day here at the temple,
 even though I could have gone
surfing at Waikiki Beach.

Check out those royal palms!

This yellow hibiscus is the state flower of 

Hawaii. It is called the "hula girl."

One little Tigger sitting in a tree. 

Plumerias blooming all around me!

Cooling off by the pool!

Lovely bird of paradise flowers. 

How appropriate!

Another view of the royal palm walkway.

It isn't Palm Sunday yet,

but I'm up here just the same.

Chilling by the fountain!

Can't get enough of those sweet sisters!

Now a trip to the visitors' center.

Sitting at the Master's feet.

Just a few of the languages
of the Book of Mormon.

Hawaii flowers are the best!

There is a special beach near the temple.

People go there to rest and reflect.

The ocean could be the largest 

"reflecting" pool ever!

Can you tell I am meditating?

A trip to Laie is not complete without a visit 

to the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Can you see me riding the waves?

It's Tiki Time!

This is the guy who originated the "shaka." 

He was missing a couple of  joints of his fingers, 

and many people came to imitate his wave, 

which is now a standard Hawaii greeting..

Yes, I do all my own stunts!

Usually not on purpose.

More Tiki Time!

Just hanging around!

I will definitely miss Hawaii, but I am

looking forward to my travels around the country.

Maybe even the world!

Nauvoo Ilinois Temple

I've been traveling again, as you can see.
My owner sent me off to visit a lady in Nauvoo named
Gwen Krumperman who took me out for an enjoyable
day of picture taking. What a nice lady!
She blogged about our day and you can visit her
 blog at grandkrumps.blogspot.com.
Tell her Tigger sent you.

I'm not usually a morning person,
but it was worth it to get up early to see
the sun rise over the temple.
This is one of the most historic temples
because it was rebuilt decades after it had been destroyed.

Here's another view of the temple,
and, of course, my best side.
I'm really very photogenic, don't you think?
 But enough about me.
This is really about these magnificent temples,
although you have to admit my presence is an added bonus.

It was early spring in Nauvoo - not a flower
to be found. But there were some pretty berries in this tree,
so I climbed up to take a look.
I love the arched doorway that people use to go into the temple.

I had help to climb all the way up on this moonstone.
I was afraid I was going to have to try out these angel
wings to get down. But the view from up here was spectacular!

This statue in front of the temple
depicts the prophet Joseph Smith and his
brother, Hyrum, riding out of town for the last time.
I know! I know! I look like I'm about to be trampled,
but don't worry. These horses aren't going anywhere.

Here I am at the bottom of the plaque
 that tells about the sculpture.
My owner's niece, Kimberly Corpany, sculpted the horses.
Isn't that Tiggerific that I got to come here and see it?

There isn't much more I can say.
I got a little choked up reading this.
But this isn't Tigger's last ride.
I'm off to Cache Valley Utah to the Logan Temple.
See you there!

TTFN!