Micronesia Roof Project 2014: Pohnpei, the Island of Rain!

We apologize the tardiness of this post. We are now in Kosrae and have been super busy! But here is what happened in Pohnpei. 

Unfortunately, Vanessa caught a stomach bug in Majuro and was unable to fully enjoy the beauty of Pohnpei. But being the trooper that she is, she insisted on working. She is all better though and back to normal!

Before! Middle! Finished!

We went crazy in Pohnpei!

Pohnpei congregation had their C.O visit while we were there. Saturday field service group.

Field service in slippers = awesome!

The girls at the laundry mat.

And then the dump.

We climbed to the tower near Sohkes rock. 

Bad weather coming to Kolonia town!

Anti-aircraft gun from WWII.

Towards the end of our weekend, we rushed out to Kauproi waterfall. Which was really flowing due to the almost constant rainfall.

It was a little cold!

Here's a few sights from Kolonia town. Such as a tree which grew out of a forklift! 

And the rain that we had to contend with.

Thanks for following our blog and we hope you've enjoyed some of the pictures. It really is a blessing to be able to do this on an assignment, there is no way we could ever do this kind of thing on our own! The work has been great, the places have been greater, but the friends we've met and know are the greatest! Next up! Kosrae: Island of the Sleeping Lady.

Michael and Vanessa

Micronesia Roof Project 2014: Majuro, the skinny island.

Majuro is a skinny little island on an atol in the Marshall Islands. There is one road that goes from one end to another. From the front yard of where we were staying, we could swim in the lagoon of the atol and of the other side of the yard, surf in the waves of the Pacific Ocean!

As we come to the end of our quick stay in Majuro, we can quickly reflect on some great times whether it was working, or playing with friends. Here are some more highlights of our stay.

Of course, we begin with work pictures. So that it doesn't look like we are just playing around!

Thanks for your help Vinny!

The obligatory crew picture.

On the weekend, we got to take the Bowman's sail boat out to a little island, for a congregation party!

The little islands name, I will not try to spell, but we had a great time! We even played with the pigs!

The next day, we attended the Laura congregation.

And at the very last minute we got a special treat! Thanks goes out to Michael and Melody Hills

For bringing the boards out!

As we are writing this blog, we are on the plane to Pohnpei, a slight change of plans for those who know our itinerary. Then we will be off to Kosrae for the last island of this leg of the project. We hope you enjoyed our posts. We had a great time in Majuro! Thanks to all our friends for welcoming us, and Vince and Lynn for opening their house to us!

Michael and Vanessa

Micronesia Roof Project 2014: Take offs and landings, Working and playing.

We made it to Ebeye! But the flight was long and grueling. With several stops and kids singing at the top of their lungs and punching the back of our chairs, we were happy to arrive at Ebeye. But we did get to see some beautiful little islands from the sky.

The very next day we got right to work!

The field service group walks the little island and is out all day.

We had to get the material up the old fashioned way, seven times in a row, each roll weighing inbetween 300 to 400 lbs.

Tai Tai and his son Wataea came to lend a hand.

As we dripped sweat and cooked in the sun, it sure was difficult to watch the local kids play in the surf with their plywood boards!

All temptation aside, we carried on with our work.

Women have to wear skirts all the time. If you don't it is considered indecent. Even when working!

The friends would not let us leave without first throwing a party....

and singing a few songs!

We might be all business....

But we still know how to goof off!

Next stop! Majuro!