The Jacarandas are in full bloom and are quite magical. They are really showing off all over the streets of Harare. It's a beautiful thing! The Bolgonvillas are also competing; we're not sure what's our favorite yet. Zimbabwe has perfect weather and something is always in blossom. Bruce decided to go barefoot on the lawn but got stung walking through the Jacaranda blossoms. There are a lot of purple petals on the ground but also a lot of bees. We really love it here. Saturday morning we met the senior sisters missionaries at Stable's Market and then took them into the CBD of Harare. They wanted to look for fabric downtown but didn't feel safe driving there alone. Bruce graciously took us, 4 women, into town, where we were the only whites. I was trying to find the wholesale fabric stores from memory and we didn't end up on the street we were looking for. We did, however, find 2 fabric stores with the 6 meters of African prints for only $4.00 USD. Bruce parked and taught 4 men the gospel while he waited. He also ended up parking by the "Home Depot" shops in Africa and found all sorts of tools to look at. It's always an adventure!
Some areas of downtown Harare are not as alluring as others. Very crowded streets, garbage piles, iron bars on storefronts, homeless, and litter in the streets; but still a God-fearing people. Jesus is the Lord, sign downtown.
Saturday's birthday lunch at the "Bottom Drawer" Restaurant. We've always wanted to try it and we're not disappointed. The only problem is my diet plan to lose weight in Africa is not working! We've found too much good food! The chef really knows how to make a pleasing platter. It's fun to keep trying new places; it's part of our explorations. Bruce bought me a cute sun hat I found in the gift shop. I've wanted something for all the sun we are getting. 
The Bolgonvillas are trying to compete with the Jacarandas, and we must say they are doing a beautiful job of it. Below is a yellow trumpet tree. All the trees here are so fun, different, and amazing. There is always something in bloom!
One day left before I'm in single digits to "70"! Now that really does sound old. Funny, I still feel just as immature as I've always been. However, this mission has brought me closer to my Saviour, Jesus Christ. I also am on my third reading of the Book of Mormon and can bear a strong testimony of it helping bring anyone closer to Jesus Christ by reading it. It's the word of God and I know it is a true record of the ancient Americas and witnesses of Christ, our Redeemer. It contains the fullness of the gospel and it brings me joy!
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