Entry from August 3, 2014 - From Sis Larson's Blog

Monday we all drove to Roque Nublo, one of the highest points on the island, 5948 feet above sea level.  It was over an hour drive on some very windy, mountain roads, but the views were incredible. After finally arriving at the area, we had to have our picnic lunch from the back of our car because there was nowhere to eat.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the sandwiches, chips, potato salad, and chocolate chip cookies.  

Then we had a 45 minute hike to get to the top.  Of course, we had to stop along the way for some photos.  We finally made it to the top.  Roque Nublo is 262 feet high.

 Hermana Grover, Elder Poulson, Hermana Irigoyen

 Elder Poulson and Hermana Larsen

                                Elders Rawlinson, Dyer, Shumway, McWhorter, Thunell, 

                               Hermanas Irigoyen, Grover, Elders Rawlinson and Poulson

 Elder Poulson

Elder Dyer, Poulson and Hermana Grover

 The Missionaries of the Island of Gran Canaria

                                                       A great group of missionaries!

And now, the sad part of our week.  Saturday night we found out about transfers.  We have big changes taking place.  Of course, we knew that Elder Shumway was going home.  Elder McWhorter and Elder Rawlinson are going to Madrid.  Elder Poulson is going to Talavera.  They are getting rid of a companionship in Las Palmas, so Elder Thunell is moving to Vecindario with Elder Gentry.  Elder Bybee will be Elder Wiltbank's new companion and Elder Hansen will be Elder Dyer's companion.  I have really grown close to the Elders.  It is very hard to see them go.  I know they will serve well wherever they are, but we will miss them greatly.  I do not like this part of the mission!