Manti temple trip

I just got back from a great weekend trip.  Finally I was able to make the trip south and photograph the Manti and St. George temples.  The weather was beautiful.  In Manti I was able to get some great shots with the sun setting creating long beautiful shadows.  St. George offered a warm 97 degrees, something this pale white skin has not seen in quite a few months.  The roses were absolutely stunning and the fragrance was intoxicating.  I was amazed at how the temple grounds were filled with college students occupying every shaded quite nook.  What a wonderful blessing to have the temple so close to campus where you can have a quiet place to study and ponder.  As I sat there and watched the students filter in and out of the temple grounds, I was curious as to what drew them here.  Then I watched as several pulled out scriptures and textbooks and began reading.  The enlighting power of the Spirit has a powerful draw.  These students know the strength that can be gained from the power of the temple.  Even setting outside on the grounds.