Sorry for not saying so earlier, but we have arrived in Vina safely. The family we are staying with is very sweet, and there is also a brother from California who is living with them as for the next year, so it is a full house. Today was our first day of service in Chile. As much as it pains me to say, we did mostly search work today, which I was kinda hoping to escape on this break from Sign Language. However, being able to search for English people is Spanish is a bit of a change of pace, and we spoke to many people today in Spanish and English. We have also made many new friends with the other pioneers that were out today. Its typical to come home for lunch during the day as it is the largest meal, and as you can see Brandon is throughly enjoying his Completo. It is basically a hot dog with everything on it: sour kraut, salsa americano, tomatoes, avocados, ketchup, mustard, and mayo. I am not a hot dog fan, and they were amazing!!!! Tomorrow we get to do service in the nearby city of Valparaiso, so hopefully that means we will get to see the ocean for the first time.
Sorry for not saying so earlier, but we have arrived in Vina safely. The family we are staying with is very sweet, and there is also a brother from California who is living with them as for the next year, so it is a full house. Today was our first day of service in Chile. As much as it pains me to say, we did mostly search work today, which I was kinda hoping to escape on this break from Sign Language. However, being able to search for English people is Spanish is a bit of a change of pace, and we spoke to many people today in Spanish and English. We have also made many new friends with the other pioneers that were out today. Its typical to come home for lunch during the day as it is the largest meal, and as you can see Brandon is throughly enjoying his Completo. It is basically a hot dog with everything on it: sour kraut, salsa americano, tomatoes, avocados, ketchup, mustard, and mayo. I am not a hot dog fan, and they were amazing!!!! Tomorrow we get to do service in the nearby city of Valparaiso, so hopefully that means we will get to see the ocean for the first time.
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ReplyDeleteLooks like a happy pioneer home. What are the names of the friends in the picture? (Of course we know who Brad & Brandon are.)
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful family! Please give us the names with their faces so we will know who you are talking about. How is your Spanish Brandon ?
ReplyDeleteThe top picture is of Andres and Charisse Escolara (the family we are staying with) and the bottom picture is with Eileen and Roberto, two young pioneers who joined us for phone witnessing at our house after lunch. Brandon's Spanish is the same as when he left, except he now knows some Chilean street slang that may get us killed.
ReplyDeleteNow that looks normal,Brandon eating. Sounds like you are having a great time. I am sure you will learn a great deal in addition to having a lot of fun. We leave for the airport tomorrow so we will not be able add anything till Friday. Keep your strength up. Let us know how service goes. Love,dad
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys are having a lot of fun. I appreciate learning the local street slang. Yes it may get you killed but in the right location it could save you. Also it seems Bradley has found his coffee. All I have to say is stay away from the coffee with "legs". You may not want to tell but I need some stories where you guys make fools of yourself as ignorant american fools. AKA "uncultured american swines". Keep having fun.
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