I'm not much of a photographer, but this one turned out OK. I took this picture through the bullet hole in the door where the Prophet and others were staying. In the background is the window that Joseph went out of.
Outside the jail by the well where the Prophet laid.
This is the tomb back in Nauvoo where Joseph, Hyrum and Emma are buried. Their old homestead is in the background (now owned by the Community of Christ Church).
On our way back to Kansas City, we spent a night in Jamesport, MO, the largest settlement of Amish west of the Mississippi. We enjoyed visiting with them and seeing their skills with wood, quilting, etc. This picture is of a community phone booth that they use.
The Amish do not like their pictures taken, but we did take one of their mode of transportation.
We stayed in a B&B in Jamesport and really enjoyed ourselves. We stayed in the Blue Room (named for obvious reasons).
Adam-Ondi-Ahman is fairly close to Jamesport. When we went there we were literally the only people around so it was pretty inspirational to think of all that took place and will take place in the future.
I won't bore you with all of the details regarding Spring Hill, Tower Hill, etc., but I encourage you to read the references in the D&C. I did want to see and stand on Preacher's Rock at Tower Hill. The Prophet preached here many times as well as ancient prophets, no doubt. When we got to the turn-off for Tower Hill the gate was still locked. So, being my son's father, I jumped the fence and ran the mile or so up Tower Hill. I was not about to go this far and be denied. My self-timer shot turned out OK. With the birds singing, the flowers coming out and the incredible reverence in the area, it was awesome to be there and ponder.
Our last official tourist act was to visit President Truman's Library and his private residence. Suffice it to say that it was a terrific place to visit. We spent about 3 hours in the library and could have spent twice that. We had our own private tour of his home.
All in all . . . a truly remarkable trip.
1 comment:
I want to live in that house in the last picture. Thanks for all the fun photos and info. Sounds like you had an awesome trip.
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