The weather has cleared up. It is a beautiful sunny day in Nauvoo, in the mid 70's. We went to the Nauvoo Temple. The view from the front steps (of the Mississippi river) is awesome. The sun shining on the windows with the stain glass Morning Star is breathtaking. The monument out front of Joseph and Hyrum Smith's "last" ride is very humbling. They knew it was the last time they would see Nauvoo.
Then we went to the Women's Garden.
We took a wagon ride around Nauvoo and heard stories about some of the people that settled here. They were so strong and courageous. We went along the Trail of Hope, and read from the journals of the pioneers that crossed the plains. We toured all the homes and shops of the pioneers that settled here before they were driven out.
The last thing we did was go to the final resting place, of Joseph, Emma, and Hyrum Smith. It is in a peaceful plot of land overlooking the Mississippi river. While we were there, a big barge came floating by. His parents also have headstones nearby.
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