We do not have our church (LDS) sign ons yet and do not have our cell phone either or car for that matter. Dad about killed me today with our 'little' walk. Made him bring me home instead of going to the grocery store thinking I would just send him later. He then informs me that he can't go without me as we are partners---so after a short nap and recovery I went to the store with him. Of couse we were thirsty by this time so bought lots of drinks etc. and then remembered we were on foot and had to haul it all back. Needless to say we are learning. Won't do that one again. Have now washed for the week and ironed everything that got mashed during the trip too.
We had 'scotch' steaks for dinner that weren't bad. Everything is horrible expensive.l tried to buy eye shadow at the mall. When I ask the clerk how much it cost she said $80.00. A turkey roast --like in the cardboard box---that is $3.99 at home is $29.99 here. Needless to say we won't be having turkey. Avacados are a bargain though at $.69 each.
Trip here was long to say the least. In SLC when we were supposed to be boarding they put up a notice that our flight was 'indefinitely delayed'. They eventually found us a plane that we could use so we were only 1 1/2 hour late on arrival to LA. Our flight was great 777 that had tall ceilings etc. We were 3 abreast but the lady in the aisle was a tour leader for NZ so she kept leaving her seat to visit her group. They served us a wonderful dinner and then good breakfast at 5.a.m. nz time. Turpins met us at the airport, took us to Langfords so we could unpack and then picked us up for a trip to the office to meet lots of people etc. The thing here is to keep you awake all day til at least 8 p.m so that the jet log is ok. They had dinner for us with Landfords and produced a birthday cake. We actually lasted til 9:30 and had a great nights sleep.
Landfords are out now keeping their friend from the states up till he can go to bed. We are being picked up tomorrow (Sunday) at 9:10 for a trip up the coast to the ward we are assigned to attend. It is the Hibicus Ward. Our bishop and two councilors all work in the area church office building with us. Our stake president is our immediate boss and his office is next to ours. Erik, the executive secretary to the mission is from your stake--at least he attends that building where we went to chruch with you. He is Bro. Rouche--been a temple president etc. His favorite mission was being exec. sec,. to the mission president in Hong Kong. He is arranging the family home evening group that we attend to go to dinner on Monday. Pres. Condie is in that group too. So life is interesting.,
Love Mom and Dad. p.s. e-mail us!
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