Caleb

Caleb seems to be doing great.  You can tell he is thinking a lot faster than he types because his letters are often random and disjointed that you get done reading the letter and wonder what is really going on with him.  But he sounds good and seems like he is really enjoying life in Argentina.  Here are a few tidbits from his letters and a few pictures:

~The world cup was crazy. We had to stay inside during all the games and it was crazy when they won and also when they lost. Everyone including the missionaries are sad that Argentina lost. It was cool to be here during it though. At least jerseys will be a lot cheaper to buy now.

~There are enough dogs here for everyone in the world to have 5. It´s funny to see packs of dogs just running around. You have to be careful though. A bite is really bad and a terribly long process.

~There was a Dog in the Chapel yesterday. We had to chase it out. They are always dogs everywhere all the time. If you need a dog, write me.

~We had two dogs follow us from one place to another. Then they waited an hour and a half outside our pension. They went with us to our next appointment where they stayed until someone chased them away. Very loyal.

~We had a mouse, slug, and bugs in the pension this week. We have some work to do.

~About my apron. On Sunday we were cooking and after I got cold. So I had my apron on under my coat. When it was time to go I forgot. At a members home I took off my jacket and realized I had my apron on. It was hilarious. I took it off and put it in my bag.

~I really love the self reliance part of being a missionary. I started a budget for this month and I am noting all my transactions. It´s a good habit to get started. I love cooking and I am learning new things each week. This week I learned how to make whipped cream by hand. I love doing my laundry actually. Our washer still isn´t fixed so we just use it for a big bucket. We do have a centrifugal dryer. (It just spins the clothes around really fast.) It´s convenient because we have everything in the city here. We have woolite, color bleach, another brand of spray and wash, and today I finally found spot dry cleaning spray for my suit coats and ties. Very useful.  I like doing the dishes and taking care of our pension. I think the university living should be just fine.

He is solo in this picture because he was only in the MTC twelve days before they sent him to Argentina. Since he wasn't sent out on a transfer he didn't have anyone to travel with.  Thankfully other missionaries flew with him to Buenos Aires before he was on his own.  There are two air ports in BA.  He flew into one then was taken by a member to the temple and a chapel for lunch then to the other air port across town to fly into Neuquen.  

"I also made a dessert for my companion. It´s called a fizzy freeze. Orange soda, ice cream (vanilla), and cream. It was really good. I also make bread for our district. Everyone said it was really good. I realized I like to cook."

This "is of a model chainsaw a member made. Very realistic."

With one of his trainers.  (He went home after the first 6 weeks and so Caleb was assigned another trainer.)

This probably sums up the gist of all of his letters:  "I´m all good, I love the work and I never want to come home."

All of this happiness makes me happy!  Love it!