Arriving in Peru

We arrived at the airport early Monday morning August 8,  only to find our flight was delayed.  Thanks to Bryson we didn't have to spend the day or night in the SLC airport.  He came to get us to wait for the next flight the following morning.  We spent the day with Monsons which was fun.  Our Tuesday morning flight was also delayed so when we arrived in Atlanta we had to hurry to board our flight to Peru!

Once we landed in Peru, it took us 45 minutes to get our baggage.  Then we passed through customs and were met by Elder and Sister Record who took us across Lima to our apartment in the temple housing unit.

At the Airport baggage claim

Elder and Sister Record

Temple housing

We began training the next morning with Elder and Sister Hansen.  Doug was trained by Elder Hansen and Sister Record trained Janet.  The Area Office is located next to the MTC right next to an LDS chapel that is huge.  It is about a 30 minute walk from where we live.  Everything is so green and beautiful as you can see by the gardens at the office.  There is always a haze over the area, but for winter it is not cold.  We have only seen the sun a couple of times...that's how it is in Peru they tell us.  Next week Elder Renlund and Elder Clayton will be here for the Area Review with Elder Godoy (Area President).  It should be interesting.  We may not even see them.  Maybe after their visit, we can visit with Elder Godoy and get started on the Open Chapel program!

Elder and Sister Hansen

Area Office gardens from 2nd floor