Stake YW Trek

On Saturday, I went with our YW on a stake trek activity.  We walked from our church building (the stake center) to the Manhattan Temple to do baptisms and confirmations-- probably 5 miles.  Two of our four girls were able to go, and we had a really fun time.  It was a long day, but the weather was perfect!  The trek took us from Queens, across the Queensboro Bridge, over Roosevelt Island, to Manhattan, along Central Park and up to the temple.  Definitely different than the Phoenix North Stake trek we did in high school. :)  We had stops along the way with water and snacks.  Plus they had a scripture representing each value.  They stake did a great job planning the activity.  I had a great time!    

Getting ready to go -- the girls insisted we wear our hats backwards because we're gangster.  Especially me :)

Jesse and Lenzci in our matching hats

They were usually up at the front leading the way

Snack Station 

Walking along the Bridge

Half way there 

The tram that goes to Roosevelt Island

The river separating Roosevelt Island and Manhattan (from the Bridge)

In Manhattan 

Jesse, Lenzci, and Tina

Walking along Central Park

Getting tired :) 

The girls at the temple

They were given necklaces with key charms -- the key to the temple

It obviously wasn't a very authentic pioneer trek, but we had a great time.  It was a beautiful walk.  I love how the temple is right smack in the middle of New York City.  It gives a whole new meaning to how the temple is a refuge from the busy world.