Que sopa?

 Im starting to get a little sick of the rice. Every darn meal, every darn day. I guess thats something we have to get used to though. We just got new room mates today. Americans! And ones a musician, so Im pretty excited about that. Im sorry to hear about the stress from school. Im finding it a little difficult to stay focused during some of my classes here. We got to watch General Conference in English. They had a seperate showing for the English speakers, so it was all good. I cant believe Elijahs growing up so fast! Im scared that Im going to get back and hell be as tall as me! Weve become better friends with the native speakers, although most have left for their missions, and weve recieved new ones. We developed a joke. When the Latinos come in and are all like ¿Que paso, hombres? (which means Whats up) We be all like ¿Que sopa? (which means What soup) and then they laugh because were dumb white people. Im getting really excited to Emmas letter.   

Im basically in better shape now than Ive ever been, because Ive been running with the cross country geeks. About three miles a day, in circles around the CCM, which is gorgeous, by the way. It really reminds me of Santa Barbara. Its Spring here, so the weather is always perfect. I feel like I could live here, which is good because I will have to. On the way to Huancayo, apparently we get to ride on the highest train in the world. The teacher said some of us will pass out or throw up. He said its okay though, because if we die, it will be a very quick trip to heaven. He has an odd sense of humour. The other day, he conjegated my name as an er verb. I really love the people in my district. Were becoming very close, like a little family. Were kind of the creative district here. Everyone is very artistic, and were constantly commissioning art peices and exchanging poems with eachother. Im excited to got to Tottus today (the peruvian walmart) and stock up on Casino Booms and Inca Cola. Anyways. I need to go catch my bus. I love you all! Keep me updated!

Much love,

Elder Alexander

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