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| Parker's first area is Rioja in the Moyobama zone. It is in higher jungle closer to the Andes. |
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| Plane ride to the mission |
So we left the MTC and went straight to Iquitos. That place
is the hottest place known to man! I stepped off the plane and was soaking wet.
It’s so humid.
The mission home was cool it was the biggest group to ever go to
Iquitos. There were 21 missionaries total.
I’m in Rioja and my companion is Elder Doloriert. He’s super
chill. He’s from Lima but he speaks perfect English. It’s great but he knows
how to make me work and to speak Spanish. It’s crazy how much you learn every
day, but it’s still not pretty. The people talk so fast and some people mumble
so it’s super hard but it’s chill.
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| Ride to Moyobama and Rioja |
These first couple of days were kind of hard but it’s been
fun. The language is coming but it takes time. We’ve taught like 10 lessons! The
people are so receptive. It’s crazy how strong the Spirit is and when you don’t
worry about yourself the words just come.
Rioja is super nice - it’s not nearly
as hot. People call it the 'dream spot' because it’s actually cool at night.
Elder Jackson, one of my buddies from the CCM, is with me here. It’s so cool to
have someone going through the same stuff as you. We have a pensionista who
cooks for us. The meals aren’t that bad but I’ve mastered the “pill technique”
where you put it in your mouth and then chug your drink. Its hard some days but
it’s mostly because I get down on myself and the language.
The CCM was lit I made so many friends and met so many
cool people. We went it Iquitos for like 2 days and some people stayed there
but I went to Rioja (it’s right next to Moyobamba).
My apartment is small - 2 desks and 2 beds. The shower is
like a faucet - no shower head or hot water but it’s not bad because you’re hot
all the time. It has only rained once. I was only able to take one suitcase with
me - the Timberland duffel - but the moto car burned a hole where the handle is
that pops out - so no big deal. But that was like the first day - it was kind
of funny.
There is a branch here, not a ward. I’m in the jungle - it’s crazy
there’s like moto cars. It smells like Glenwood just because it’s like dirt
bikes. There are a ton of dogs here. The people are so nice. It’s super poor
here though like some people have dirt floors - it’s crazy. But I haven’t felt
like I’ve had that culture shock yet.
It’s crazy though you are working 24-7. I’m having fun (you have
to make it fun too). Just gotta get lost in the work. I haven’t got sick yet - knock
on wood - so I’m good - just gotta keep going.
It’s crazy how fast it’s been. I love you so much.
Elder Moore
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| Elder Moore and Elder Jackson in their new Rioja Apartment |
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| Rioja |
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| Rioja from the apartment window |
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