Manhattan New York Temple

This week I'm visiting a very unique 
temple in The Big Apple.

The Manhattan New York Temple is my favorite 
"skyscraper" because I feel close to Heaven  
when I'm at a temple.

This building is both a temple . . .

And a regular meetinghouse where church
is held on Sundays.
And that is my friend Ilene who was so
 kind as to show me around.

She even took me to Times Square.
There are lots of voices blaring 
at us from the world, so I am even more
 grateful there is a place we can go to escape all that.

Phoeniz Arizona Temple

The Phoenix Arizona Temple

Another beautiful reflecting pool.

I met a youth group who kindly posed with me.

I wandered the grounds looking for great photo spots
that did not involve sitting on a cactus.

The desert landscaping was unique.

Although it didn't feel as good as it looked.

I don't think the person who posed me for that picture
had ever sat on a cactus, if you know what I mean. 

Gilbert Arizona Temple

Here I am at my third temple in Arizona.

The Gilbert Arizona Temple.

Just hanging out on the temple grounds,
reading my scriptures.

Another awesome view!

I met lots of people coming and going.
These ladies were sweet enough to pose with me.

And this group was pretty friendly, too.

I posed with some beautiful bridesmaids!

And I sat in front of a refreshing waterfall.

And let's not forget posing with the flowers.

And more flowers!

And a little aloe vera.

I got to meet the guys who maintain the grounds.

It takes a lot of work to keep
the temple grounds looking so nice.

Palm trees are my favorite!

Mesa Arizona Temple

When they built this temple in Mesa,
nobody ever thought
there would be need for more
than one temple in Arizona.

It reminds me a bit of the temple in Laie, Hawaii.

A climbed up for a better look.

And here I am reflecting by the reflecting pool.

Each temple has its own unique history.

Good thing I was here in the spring, because I don't know
if I could resist taking a dip if it was too hot.

Just so you know,
sitting on a cactus isn't that comfortable.

What I don't do for a great picture!

This one isn't quite so prickly, but still . . .

This is a piece of petrified wood.

And this rock is covered with petroglyphs.

I missed being able to see the annual Easter pageant,
but I did get to see the scenery.

Too bad I had to leave a couple
 of days before the pageant.

I hear it is awesome!

This is a depiction of the Garden Tomb.
My owners may be taking me to the real
one in Jerusalem later this year.
Stay tuned.

I plan to come back someday and see the Easter pageant.

Gila Valley Arizona Temple

Here I am with another little friend,
visiting the Gila Valley Arizona Temple.

It was a lovely sunny day and not nearly as
 hot as I hear it gets in Arizona.
If I was Angel Moroni, I would take the summer off.

And here I am, riding the rails!

Temple gardens are always so beautiful!

I blend right in, don't I?

I climbed up a tree to get a better
look at the stained glass windows.

Anchorage Alaska Temple

This is going to be a quick trip. As you know,
my travels originated in Hawaii,
so I can only take so much of this cold weather.
Nevertheless, here I am in Anchorage, Alaska.
How cool is that? Brrrrrr! That's how cool.

Can you see me, hunkered down in the corner
there by the wall, trying to stay warm?
I should have brought the scarf and hat that nice
lady in Nebraska knit for me.