Alright! So I am officially here in Peru! Everything went according to plan and they wanted all of us to write back to our families and let them know that we are alive and safe. It was awesome to be able to talk to you guys on the phone from the airport! Im so blessed to have such an awesome family.
Well, we had about 30 of us missionaries on the plane for peru, scattered all over the place, but we all made it. On the 6 hour flight from atlanta to Peru, our group of missionaries we were fortunate enough to have two friendly peruvian ladies sit next to us and who were more than willing to help us out with our spanish and tell us all about peru. By the time we got to the CCM and were getting into bed it was about 2am, and as we feared, we were all up by 630 getting ready for the crazy day that still isnt over haha. We met our native companions (the "latins" they are called) who, for the most part speak 0% which is awesome, yet frustrating at times, because you are standing there looking/ feeling like an idiot when they are trying to talk to you, but for now, the whole "smile and nod" technique has helped me feel a bit better about myself.
One of the first things that happened this morning was........haircuts! sorry, i meant to say BUZZCUTS. Yup, we are all pretty much bald now. We look like a munch of marines in suits, which is a pretty funny sight. I feel like there is more hair on my face when I wake up in the morning than on my head haha,
But things are good, the campus is a whole lot smaller but really nice and upkept, we often see monkeys hopping through the campus .....ok, i made that up, but it adds to the mental picture. Im sad to inform you that I havent been able to see much of peru yet but from what i've seen, lima is really pretty, it reminds me a lot of saipan, only a little cooler because they are coming out of their winter right now.
All in all, things are great. The spanish task ahead is a little overwhelming but I know it will come, patience is key.
So here I am, in Peru! Im excited to be starting the next chapter of my mtc experience. Thanks for all your love and support!
Love you all
Elder Lonsdale
PS. They wanted us to tell you that you shouldnt send packages here to the mtc, and you should always include my mission name on any letters you might send, just so ya know!
