I guess I should start with the Boise Experience. So after we found out we were going to Boise (This included almost everyone in my district: Me, Elder Jordan, Elder Cummins, Elder Leavitt, Elder Avery, and Elder Hammilton. Elder Millerberg, however had some VISA problems and paperwork problems.) We had a few days to just prepare and still go to class and what not. When they day came we got on a van, which was wierd feeling because I hadn't been on a car in 2 months! This was about 3 pm on Monday So we went to Salt Lake City to pick up some of the Elder's passports then we went to the Airport. Once in the Airport we filed through security, which as a missionary is about twice the work because we have so much on us that sets those off. After security we walked to our terminal, grabbing some very delicious Burger King on the way. I could have sworn we were super stars or something because almost EVERYONE we walked by said hi or asked were we were heading. It was hilarious and scary at the same time. It felt wierd to be in Babylonia, or the real world. Anyways we got on the plane and took a 45 minute flight to Boise. Some of the others taught quick lessons to people they were sitting by, I however was stuck next to Elder Leavitt and Elder Cummins, so I never got the chance. We then landed in Boise and were picked up by Elder and Sister Harren (I think thats how it's spelt.) who were Senor Missionaries who were serving a service mission. Anyways they drove us to an apartment that was rented for Missionaries that were doing what we were doing. This was about 7ish. We then relaxed until bed time at 1030. The next morning we went to the Consalute were we sat around for 3 hours just to get our pictures taken and finger prints taken. They apparently had a bit of a mix up with my pictures and what not so we had to wait around for them to fix that. We then headed off to lunch while we waited for them to print the VISAs into our Passports. After lunch we went and volunteered at a Deseret Industries and hung clothes up and what not. Then we went back to the consulate and picked up the VISAs at around 5-6. We then went to Dinner and back to the Apartment to relax for the rest of the night. and by relax I mean we studied just so you know. The next day was back on and Airpland back to SLC. On the way back I breifly got to talk with someone next to me, but every time I brought up church he would change topics. So that was a no go. We got to the MTC on Wednesday at around 12 and resumed normal schedule. A little later we recieved our travel plans for Mexico on Monday. The I got to call y'all for that 5 minutes and that was that. So all in all Boise was alright. I will call you guys as soon as I can on Monday morning so I don't miss you. I will call dad's phone. It'll be sometime between 8-10 your time, 7-9 Utah time.
Ok. I'm sorry if I don't answer anything but I don't have much time. I've heard so much good things about the field I don't think I am no longer scared, but either way, I know I will be good.
Well, I got to run, but other then Boise this week has been dull. Doing some In-Field Orientation today, which is just an all day review of the last 9 weeks, pretty boring. Next time I write you will be from Mexico. I'll get you guys the address and all the information on mailing down there ASAP.
Les Amo! Tengan un buena semana! -Love you! Have a good week!-
Hasta proxima semana -until next week-
Elder TSFW "Only Important Son" (haha) Winslett
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