This is a picture of a palm oil plantation on the way to Zukun.

We took a trip to Grand Bassa county, District 4, to a village called Zukun. We and others had met a few individuals from this village and the area. They had been in touch with President Carlson requesting a visit as they had learned some about the church and were interested in learning more.

We left from our home around 5:30 am and had a few stops on the way to pick up several individuals going with us. We had 3 vehicles; two senior missionary couples, President and Sister Carlson, two sets of Elders, and several individuals from the area that were living away. We left the town of Buchanan for the dirt road around 8:30 am. It took us approximately 2 hours to reach the village from there.
The following pictures are along the road.

The bridge looked a little precarious! The logs were small and slippery.

Very pretty!

Zukun Village

 When arriving to the village we first met in the church building they had built. All the senior missionaries and Pres and Sis Carlson spoke briefly, as well as two of the Elders and others of the community and religious leaders. The man in the red shirt is the interpreter. It was a very interesting experience. They were very happy to turn the congregation over to the church, but in later discussions with Pres Carlson they learned that is not how it works! 

Many sweet and fun children!

Decorations on many of the homes, making them interesting and more attractive!

This is a picture of a home ready for the mud/clay to finish the wall.

A woman cooking gari in the kitchen of her home.

Yum, pineapple! It is every where right now and we are enjoying it every day!

They are pressing cassava, which is used to make foofoo, a popular food in West Africa.

On a walk to the river