Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Well, we arrived in one piece. It was a long day. We had to go through security three times and then customs. I did end up having to take a couple of pounds out of each suitcase and put in my carryon in SLC. What an ordeal. We were met by Pres. Ogden and his wife and Elder and Sister Long at the airport. We unloaded our suitcases at the mission home and then went to lunch. We spent the afternoon getting acquainted a little with the mission and then rested for a couple of hours and then went to dinner. We went to bed fairly early (9:00) and had a very good night's sleep. We spent today going to the bank and getting that all set up. \it only took us 2 hours to make the 30-minute trip! Driving on the wrong side of the road is really a scary hoot. Elder \henry kept running into the curb on my side and almost side-swiped a few cars bacause they all just park on the side of the road right in the middle of the lane. We then ate lunch at a little deli and had a cornish pasty. \it was very good. We then headed for Walmart to get some groceries and other stuff--curling iron, hair dryer, etc. \it only took us another loooooong hour to make the 20 minute drive. They don't mark the street names well and we kept missing our turns and having to go back. I AM SURE IT WILL ALL GET BETTER AS WE LEARN OUR WAY AROUND!!! We are having a great time and can't wait to get to Hereford and get settled in. We are anxious to get started meeting the people and getting involved in the "missionary work." We love you all. Love, Sister Henry P.S, The weather is wonderful. Cool, cool, cool.
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We were wondering if you made it! haha
ReplyDeleteI wish we could have a little camera in the car. I bet you are both hilarious.
My friend Kim (Bear) who served there is gonna give me a couple names of people she knew there. Not sure yet if they are near Hereford.
How's the living arrangements?
Mom just so you know even though we don't tell you we do rely on you.
I was in the kitchen yesterday morning and realized I had absolutely no way to get a-hold of you. It was a little weird.
Talk to ya soon.
I'm glad you made it! I've been wondering. I can only imagine driving on the wrong side of the road. Although, I did that briefly Friday night in Park City. Not on purpose though : ) I'm jealous of your trip to England.
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it through security and customs! I bet that was an exciting ride around town ~ of course with both of you being cool, calm and collected!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear more updates!
Watch out for those attack curbs dad. Mom, I can just imagine you screaming "Richard" and throwing your arm across his chest as he almost hits all those cars. Weird to know your 4800 miles away. It's poring down rain here right now, but I'm still jealous of the weather you'll enjoy for the next 18 months. Be safe.
ReplyDeleteHow hilarious! I can hear you laughing now. You guys need a GPS and lots of luck! We are so excited to hear each episode you post. We will experience it vicariously. The people in Hereford are going to love you. We sure do!
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