The FIELD

"Hey so I'm out in the field now and it is pretty crazy stuff. My new companion is Elder Choque and he is from the southern most part of Peru. I am actually going to be his last companion because he leaves next transfer. So anyway let me back up a little. Wed morning we left with President and Sister Perez and went to their apartment to meet the assistants as well as to get an orientation. We had our interview with President Perez as well and it was a little interesting because it was all in Spanish. But I got through it. Next we had a big lunch and I can almost guarantee I wont be getting a meal like that in a while. Around 4 o'clock we left for the stake center to have our transfer devotional. When we walked into the Chapel all of the north mission was singing called to serve and they had us newbies sit on the front couple of rows. We each had a chance to introduce ourselves and well as bear our testimonies. Then we met our new comps. It was sort of a call out ceremony so it was kinda fun. After Elder Choque came and got me we went a chilled with my district. After our devotional we headed to our area. The toughest part was trying to find a taxi that would take us all the way there. My area is called Miramar and its in the city of Ancon. Its actually right next to the beach and our area takes in the beach, so that's pretty cool. Our apartment isn't to bad. The bathroom is extremely small and the shower is out side but other than that its pretty good. The shower is extremely cold so every morning I get a little trial of my faith. The ward here in Miramar is really great. Everyone in it is so friendly and they are definitely helping me with my Spanish. Cuz quiet frankly once i got out here I realized just how much i don´t know, but its coming. We had a baptism on Sat. It was a nine year old girl named Estephanie. the baptismal font is actually a whole in the floor and once you get down there it opens up to a normal sized font so that's pretty cool. Our maid lady (pension) is really great. She is a member of the ward and her food is really great. About the weirdest thing I have eaten thus far is cow heart and I´m not really a fan. Last night we had Fish Spaghetti so that was also pretty interesting. It was alot of different thrown right at you. Right now in Peru is Carnival. Its the big celebration that goes on for a while so right now things are pretty crazy. Tell everyone hi for me!!! Love You!!!"
Elder Schofield