This week was full of changes. I met a bunch of new people and have done some new things, but missionary work for the most part is the same no matter where you are on this tiny island :) The biggest difference is that the people in Tainan are much more friendly than the people up north.
This week was Thanksgiving and we got to celebrate twice! One time with a member at Costco where we ate chicken, pizza and cheese cake! It was amazing to go into a Costco...after rice and noodles everyday. Then the second time was in our apartment on Sunday with the other set of elders in Tainan.
Elder Varvel, Elder Erwin, Elder Booth (from another district)
The spiritual event of the week was this past Friday. The whole mission went to Taichung to see one of the new apostles Elder Stephenson. He shared a very simple message about how we can become devoted missionaries. It was amazing to feel the spirit that these men give off. They truly are the servants of the Lord.
Mission Conference with Elder Stevenson
Here the answers to the weekly questions.
• How far is Tainan from Taichung by train? Tell us about your train ride.
It is about 2 1/2 hours and I stood the whole way because I gave these old lady my seat. Then I had to take the train back up to Taichung on Friday and come back down all standing...ouch!
• Were you alone on your train ride to your new area?
I was alone...but I can understand what they are saying when the train stops so I knew when it was my stop. I just got on the train that I knew was going to Tainan and went on my way. At the train station there are usually English signs for platforms and stuff.
• I know that you're on the 16th floor but How many floors are in your apartment building total?
There are 17 floors and you can see the ocean out in the distance from my apartment! And the ocean it is part of area so... I am for sure going to the ocean some time while I serve in Tainan!
• What is your companions first name and where is he from?
John Varvel and he is from the east coast... Connecticut
• Does Taiwan celebrate a holiday similar to Thanksgiving?
They eat like it is Thanksgiving at every Holiday;)
• Tell us about the Tainan City.
The city is much bigger! It has a river that runs straight through it. All the bridges have colorful changing lights. It has a lot of parks too! It is a very nice city!
The view from our apartment in Tainan
• Are you losing your capacity to speak English?
No... but I am forgetting how to spell and write. I think my speaking is still just fine:)
• Do you ride bikes or public transportation?
We ride our bikes but our district only has 6 but there are multiple districts in Tainan zone so there are a lot more than just 6
I love you all and hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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