Searching with companions

"He joineth every company, and seeketh fellowship with every soul, that haply in some mind he may uncover the secret of the Friend, or in some face he may behold the beauty of the Loved One." (Baha'u'llah)
An unusually large group chose to look for Layli at the Lakes so it was pleasant indeed to have so many companions searching together.  It was not thebest organised event with one group arriving a little early and completing the walk to Pine Lake before others arrived.  They cheerfully repeated their walk no doubt contemplating the words of Baha'u'llah:
"The preamble of this Epistle is being revealed twice, even as was the Mathani."
Furthermore the spot preselected for a picnic turned out not to exist and we could not make it
"....emerge from its state of non-existence into the realm of being"    (Baha'u'llah)

but such trifling problems were solved with goodwill.  We walked, ate, talked and found many opportunities to "marvel at the signs of the power of God and the wondrous evidences of His handiwork."  (Baha'u'llah)

It was a good trip.  Here are the photos:

He, verily, rewardeth beyond measure them that endure with patience.   (Baha'u'llah)
This group were patiently waiting while we got the devotions organised if organised is a word that can ever be applied to a Layli event.