Im loving life right now. I am currently sitting in the single most beautiful town in the world. So many trees and sky and everyone is soooo nice and life is simple here. We prostelited yesterday after we arrived, and we taught some less active members and made some contacts. One nice old lady (who says that when Christ was born she was eating soup) asked us to enterpret a dream of hers. We then tried to explain baptism to her, but she didnt understand at all, so we just bore our testimonies and she commited to be baptised this Saturday. A lot of the children here are baptised, but not many attend church, because their parents dont. Its a very odd situation. One lady said she wants her son to become a mormon because she wants him to be a good person. haha. Our town is very small, and many people recognize us. My companion has only been here five weeks, but he knows like everyone. Hes a super funny guy, and hes really nice. Hes from Arequipa, but he speaks a bit of English as well. Hes also the DL. Hes just a really good missionary. I took my first cold shower this morning, and it was rather painful, but I may be able to get used to it. Its so warm here, and I love it. Im in Heaven. We have nothing to do today, so me and mi companero iremos to the top of the mountain that overlooks the town. I cant even tell you how beautiful it is here. Its unreal. Its true about the pretty girls I guess. haha. Everyone also says this is the mission that everyone wants. Im just super lucky. Our teacher trained us how to fight jungle animals using our tie. No joke. The dogs arent very nice here. Most people who Ive talked to have been bit at some point. Theyre like wild dogs, and they run in packs like in lady and the tramp. On the 4 hour drive from Huancayo to San Ramon, we had to listen to the radio, and literally every other song was by Michael Jackson. LITERALLY: We placed bets on what the next Michael Jackson song would be. And we were right sometimes. They also played a lot of Toto and Madonna, and one New Order song, mixed with Peruvian stuff. Were allowed to listen to anything that doesnt take from the spirit here, and Presidents assistant was listening to alt. rock, so I think Im okay w Joni. Its my second day here, and I dont really know anything. I kind just look lost everywhere I go, because Im the only white person in this town and I dont know how to talk yet. My favorite thing so far was cruising through beautiful Peruvian country, while singing and dancing to Madonna in the back of a mini van full of Peruvians who think youre completely insane. S all good though. Mail is a bit expensive to send here, but Ill send the SD card next P day, I think. Anyways, Im loving life, loving the gospel, and loving you all, as always!
Much love,
Elder Alexander
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