8 December 2005
"Today was a sweet day. We had a good time writing home and doing all that way. We were home for awhile, and then we went out to write home, and all is well at home. We came back home after I bought some cool Christmas socks and then we just worked on getting pictures all in order. I have ton from Riga and Moscow, and so I put those in order.
We went to scripture study, and had a good time talking about Mark 7. It was awesome with all the people. We then had молодежный вечер and that was a lot of fun. We had few people there, but we played in the snow, and had a huge snowball fight. It was sweet, and we were soaking wet afterwards. The rain came too, so it was fun but wet to play there in the snow. We came home, and then we have been planning as the APs will be here tomorrow. I am dead tired too. It is crazy!"
Showing posts with label Moscow. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Heading Home
7 December 2005
"We are heading back to Penza, and it was a nice vacation. This morning we got into Moscow and we ran to McDonalds to get the breakfast, and fortunately I got it. They changed the sign about 2 minutes after I got there, but I was the only one of us 3 to get it - breakfast. We then took off to the рынок on the Metro. It is so awesome, and I love how well it is set up. We searched for this рынок for a bit, and then we found it. It was huge, and they had all kinds of awesome stuff for really cheap. I got a ton of things there for the family and it is going to be sweet. We bought and bargained all kinds of stuff - shirts, shapkas, and matroshkas.
We then went to the airport where we had a bit of a problem. The dates on our tickets were for yesterday, and so that meant that we had to change them, but they only had business class. Non problem though, and it cost me 22,300 ($745) for our 3 tickets, and I just used my church card as I have a bunch of zone money there. Anyhow, we made it on the plane, and had a good flight home with great service. We flew in and went with Роман (the mission driver) to the office.
There I sat around for awhile, but I was able to read my mail. We went to MickeyD's and then back to the office. There I chatted with the sisters and they are doing well."
"We are heading back to Penza, and it was a nice vacation. This morning we got into Moscow and we ran to McDonalds to get the breakfast, and fortunately I got it. They changed the sign about 2 minutes after I got there, but I was the only one of us 3 to get it - breakfast. We then took off to the рынок on the Metro. It is so awesome, and I love how well it is set up. We searched for this рынок for a bit, and then we found it. It was huge, and they had all kinds of awesome stuff for really cheap. I got a ton of things there for the family and it is going to be sweet. We bought and bargained all kinds of stuff - shirts, shapkas, and matroshkas.
We then went to the airport where we had a bit of a problem. The dates on our tickets were for yesterday, and so that meant that we had to change them, but they only had business class. Non problem though, and it cost me 22,300 ($745) for our 3 tickets, and I just used my church card as I have a bunch of zone money there. Anyhow, we made it on the plane, and had a good flight home with great service. We flew in and went with Роман (the mission driver) to the office.
There I sat around for awhile, but I was able to read my mail. We went to MickeyD's and then back to the office. There I chatted with the sisters and they are doing well."
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Walking Around
6 December 2005
"We are back on the train to Moscow. We had a pretty interesting day in Riga, Latvia this morning. We got in and started to walk around the city a bit. We had no clue where we were going and so we just wandered around and took some cool pictures. Riga is way clean compared to Russia, and there are tons of really nice cars. The language doesn't make sense, but almost everyone speaks Russian so that is way cool. We checked out a bunch of the old city before we went and looked at the Stockman's store where they have all kinds of American goods for sale. It was way sweet, and they have some crazy things.
Well, we went and ate at McDonald's as we knew where it was, and we knew the food was decent. We grabbed some good postcards from a place before we just walked around. There are a lot of super nice stores in Riga, and they are like malls. We got our food, and then we got on the train. Tomorrow we will be in Moscow and then back to Самара. Oh, the joys of train traveling!"
"We are back on the train to Moscow. We had a pretty interesting day in Riga, Latvia this morning. We got in and started to walk around the city a bit. We had no clue where we were going and so we just wandered around and took some cool pictures. Riga is way clean compared to Russia, and there are tons of really nice cars. The language doesn't make sense, but almost everyone speaks Russian so that is way cool. We checked out a bunch of the old city before we went and looked at the Stockman's store where they have all kinds of American goods for sale. It was way sweet, and they have some crazy things.
Well, we went and ate at McDonald's as we knew where it was, and we knew the food was decent. We grabbed some good postcards from a place before we just walked around. There are a lot of super nice stores in Riga, and they are like malls. We got our food, and then we got on the train. Tomorrow we will be in Moscow and then back to Самара. Oh, the joys of train traveling!"
Saturday, December 5, 2009
VACATION
5 December 2005
"Off to Riga we go! We are on the train right now, and we will be there in about 15 hours. Today we got into Samara after a long train ride from Penza. The Russians have this funny idea that since it is cold outside, you need to burn the cabins up. That means that you just die as you try to sleep and sweat to death. It is a pain. Well, we sat in the office for a bit before we were finally able to leave to the airport.
In Moscow, we had plenty of time to see the city. We went to Red Square and checked it all out. It was way sweet. We then went to TGI Fridays and pigged out. It was so sweet to get some really good food. We then walked around for a bit before we got on this train, and soon we will be in Riga. I am excited, and it should be way cool there."
"Off to Riga we go! We are on the train right now, and we will be there in about 15 hours. Today we got into Samara after a long train ride from Penza. The Russians have this funny idea that since it is cold outside, you need to burn the cabins up. That means that you just die as you try to sleep and sweat to death. It is a pain. Well, we sat in the office for a bit before we were finally able to leave to the airport.
In Moscow, we had plenty of time to see the city. We went to Red Square and checked it all out. It was way sweet. We then went to TGI Fridays and pigged out. It was so sweet to get some really good food. We then walked around for a bit before we got on this train, and soon we will be in Riga. I am excited, and it should be way cool there."
Friday, December 4, 2009
Sweet Day
4 December 2005
"This week was a good one, and I am off to a vacation for the next 3 days. We are headed off to Samara tonight, and then to Riga and Moscow. Well, it’s good that today was such a good day. We had Афина at the meeting and on one stopped by for her, so that is good. Also Света came with Ирина so that is way sweet. We also had the Hunts there with us, so I had the opportunity to translate which was good. It was a really good meeting and so that helped a lot for the day. We ran by and picked up my beanie and then went home and broke our fast. We discussed our lessons that we were then going to have.
We headed to Афина's and had a way awesome lesson. We talked about testimonies and the importance. She wants to know the truth, and is working on understanding. Аня и Маша were there and at times they helped while at other they didn't help one bit - they go crazy together sometimes. They went with us to our next meeting with Поваров. That was interesting as we talked about the Book of Mormon. She has a lot of questions and is doubting the truthfulness of it. Well, it is an interesting time with her. We are now ready to head out to Samara. Hopefully all goes well."
"This week was a good one, and I am off to a vacation for the next 3 days. We are headed off to Samara tonight, and then to Riga and Moscow. Well, it’s good that today was such a good day. We had Афина at the meeting and on one stopped by for her, so that is good. Also Света came with Ирина so that is way sweet. We also had the Hunts there with us, so I had the opportunity to translate which was good. It was a really good meeting and so that helped a lot for the day. We ran by and picked up my beanie and then went home and broke our fast. We discussed our lessons that we were then going to have.
We headed to Афина's and had a way awesome lesson. We talked about testimonies and the importance. She wants to know the truth, and is working on understanding. Аня и Маша were there and at times they helped while at other they didn't help one bit - they go crazy together sometimes. They went with us to our next meeting with Поваров. That was interesting as we talked about the Book of Mormon. She has a lot of questions and is doubting the truthfulness of it. Well, it is an interesting time with her. We are now ready to head out to Samara. Hopefully all goes well."
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Late Night
22 August 2005
"I thought I would have some time tonight to write at home but we are here for my companion to work on a little film that the President wants to take with him to Moscow with him. Well we are going to give it to him tonight so that means that we have a lot to do. So we also have to help the sisters from the Bezimanski branch as they lost the keys from their apartment and they need some keys to be able to open their apartment. They think that they might be here – an extra pair – but I have so many keys that I would have no idea. This morning we went early to the airport with Tolkachov and that was cool. He is going to be a great missionary I think and although he was a little worried I don’t think he will have any problems. We got back home and then we came to the office where I pulled statistics together, and where I also pulled together some things for MEC. We ate some of the soup again that we ate and that was really good and I really enjoyed it a ton. We did a good job making that. Well after lunch we had MEC and that went well. We heard that it might be possible that the elders will be coming back that got deported. I guess they had a talk with an important person in the FBI and there is a chance that these missionaries might be coming back. Nothing will be for sure until tomorrow and so we are praying hard so that they can come back but we will see tomorrow. We talked forever about things that we need to do and things like that before we had to go to work again. We ran away right after MEC to the church as there was an FHE there. Larissa – on of the young women in the ward did the lesson and it was way awesome. She has only been a member for 10 months but you wouldn’t believe it. She is way cool and she taught a way awesome lesson. Well we ate and enjoyed everything there before we came back to the office and Elder Ehlert is working with Bennett to get everything set up of the film. Well I am kind of bored although I have plenty to work on tonight and all. I got a bunch of letters though so that is nice and I have been reading them. I love the support that I get, and I love it. Maybe we will end up sleeping here tonight but who knows. Maybe not. I think Sister Ehlert will have to hit her husband soon so they get out of here at a decent time. At least I’m young. What a life, what a life…."
"I thought I would have some time tonight to write at home but we are here for my companion to work on a little film that the President wants to take with him to Moscow with him. Well we are going to give it to him tonight so that means that we have a lot to do. So we also have to help the sisters from the Bezimanski branch as they lost the keys from their apartment and they need some keys to be able to open their apartment. They think that they might be here – an extra pair – but I have so many keys that I would have no idea. This morning we went early to the airport with Tolkachov and that was cool. He is going to be a great missionary I think and although he was a little worried I don’t think he will have any problems. We got back home and then we came to the office where I pulled statistics together, and where I also pulled together some things for MEC. We ate some of the soup again that we ate and that was really good and I really enjoyed it a ton. We did a good job making that. Well after lunch we had MEC and that went well. We heard that it might be possible that the elders will be coming back that got deported. I guess they had a talk with an important person in the FBI and there is a chance that these missionaries might be coming back. Nothing will be for sure until tomorrow and so we are praying hard so that they can come back but we will see tomorrow. We talked forever about things that we need to do and things like that before we had to go to work again. We ran away right after MEC to the church as there was an FHE there. Larissa – on of the young women in the ward did the lesson and it was way awesome. She has only been a member for 10 months but you wouldn’t believe it. She is way cool and she taught a way awesome lesson. Well we ate and enjoyed everything there before we came back to the office and Elder Ehlert is working with Bennett to get everything set up of the film. Well I am kind of bored although I have plenty to work on tonight and all. I got a bunch of letters though so that is nice and I have been reading them. I love the support that I get, and I love it. Maybe we will end up sleeping here tonight but who knows. Maybe not. I think Sister Ehlert will have to hit her husband soon so they get out of here at a decent time. At least I’m young. What a life, what a life…."
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Memorable
19 August 2005
"It is definitely a rememberable day here. I don't think I will forget this one ever. Well we had a lot of fun, and had some hard times, but basically all in all it ended well even though we had a couple of elders who had a sad ending to their serving in the Russia Samara mission. This morning we had a relaxing time as we were able to sit and to enjoy the time that we hd. Well, we came to the office and the fun just began. After about 10 minutes of sitting here in the office I got a call from Elder Nava that went like this - 'The two elders are sitting in passport control and they won't let them through. They are sitting there right now.' Well that led to series of phone calls all over the place - Moscow to other elders and everywhere. I made sure that the other elders got out of the place quick like so that they didn't come and pick them up and take them out. Well I got a call about 5 minutes later and Elder Smoot said 'We have been deported and we are on the plane back to Vilnius right now.' Well I had a conference on the phone with a Oleg Rumyantsev and we talked about what was happening and all and I talked with President Peiper. Well we sat and thought what could be the problem. The minute that they flew into Vilnius I had them on the phone trying to find out what they could do and all. Well we had made it official and they would be coming back into Russia and there is likely no chance that they ever could. They have tons to do, and there is no way that they could ever get by passport control. Well they met up with Elders there and started to work. I kept busy with talking to people and it became official that they would be serving in the Kiev Ukraine Mission. Well I got sent off to there so that they could get them visas and all. Well that was the craziness of the day. You just never know about what could happen and how fast it could happen. They had no idea and it just came out of nowhere, they were here one day and gone the next. I don't know ho I would react but it is interesting to think what I would do or wouldn't do in such a situation. I am way glad that I am here and that I am serving and I realize now that I better be serving like every day like it is my last on Russia, because I never know what could happen to me and it really might be that way. They will never see the loved ones that they shared the gospel with again, and they will not see the members that they had so many meetings with, at least not for a few years. The joys of service. I love it here! Well I couldn't think and I had tons to do. We got out of the office and met with Вячеслав. We had a good meeting and he is doing well. He will be teaching on Sunday so we hope that will be good and we will be helping him with that. Well we then came back to the office as we had to wait for Tarnuev and Whitaker who are going to serve in the places of the two elders that got deported. Well basically things were crazy and things just went out of control. They got here about 10 and right now I have been trying to get hold of the elders coming back for Vilnius but they don't have a cell phone. Well we have been trying to work things out. I am headed to the Vokzal here in 2 minutes to be with an elder there and then I will come back here quick like and yeah. Well things are crazy and so I am tried and still running on nothing. I have no money at all to pay of things and yet somehow I have to pay for all. Well I am going crazy and I think that tomorrow will be a good time to relax. I am excited for that. Oh yeah, inspite of it all the best news is that Tom called and wants to come on Sunday. Hoorah for such a wonderful day. I will never forget it!"
"It is definitely a rememberable day here. I don't think I will forget this one ever. Well we had a lot of fun, and had some hard times, but basically all in all it ended well even though we had a couple of elders who had a sad ending to their serving in the Russia Samara mission. This morning we had a relaxing time as we were able to sit and to enjoy the time that we hd. Well, we came to the office and the fun just began. After about 10 minutes of sitting here in the office I got a call from Elder Nava that went like this - 'The two elders are sitting in passport control and they won't let them through. They are sitting there right now.' Well that led to series of phone calls all over the place - Moscow to other elders and everywhere. I made sure that the other elders got out of the place quick like so that they didn't come and pick them up and take them out. Well I got a call about 5 minutes later and Elder Smoot said 'We have been deported and we are on the plane back to Vilnius right now.' Well I had a conference on the phone with a Oleg Rumyantsev and we talked about what was happening and all and I talked with President Peiper. Well we sat and thought what could be the problem. The minute that they flew into Vilnius I had them on the phone trying to find out what they could do and all. Well we had made it official and they would be coming back into Russia and there is likely no chance that they ever could. They have tons to do, and there is no way that they could ever get by passport control. Well they met up with Elders there and started to work. I kept busy with talking to people and it became official that they would be serving in the Kiev Ukraine Mission. Well I got sent off to there so that they could get them visas and all. Well that was the craziness of the day. You just never know about what could happen and how fast it could happen. They had no idea and it just came out of nowhere, they were here one day and gone the next. I don't know ho I would react but it is interesting to think what I would do or wouldn't do in such a situation. I am way glad that I am here and that I am serving and I realize now that I better be serving like every day like it is my last on Russia, because I never know what could happen to me and it really might be that way. They will never see the loved ones that they shared the gospel with again, and they will not see the members that they had so many meetings with, at least not for a few years. The joys of service. I love it here! Well I couldn't think and I had tons to do. We got out of the office and met with Вячеслав. We had a good meeting and he is doing well. He will be teaching on Sunday so we hope that will be good and we will be helping him with that. Well we then came back to the office as we had to wait for Tarnuev and Whitaker who are going to serve in the places of the two elders that got deported. Well basically things were crazy and things just went out of control. They got here about 10 and right now I have been trying to get hold of the elders coming back for Vilnius but they don't have a cell phone. Well we have been trying to work things out. I am headed to the Vokzal here in 2 minutes to be with an elder there and then I will come back here quick like and yeah. Well things are crazy and so I am tried and still running on nothing. I have no money at all to pay of things and yet somehow I have to pay for all. Well I am going crazy and I think that tomorrow will be a good time to relax. I am excited for that. Oh yeah, inspite of it all the best news is that Tom called and wants to come on Sunday. Hoorah for such a wonderful day. I will never forget it!"
Monday, August 17, 2009
Relaxing
17 August 2005
"I love meeting with Tom. He is such a great guy. We had a way sweet meeting with him. We talked about the sabbath day, and about the word of wisdom and law of chastity. He accepted it all without problem. He just kept surprising us and he knows so much and is very open to the gospel. He knows a ton and he is reading and praying. He said that he wants to come to church so hopefully that will be this week. He is awesome and always feels the spirit.
Well, we went early this morning to the office as we had a meeting with the elders. We had to get things ready as they were flying off to Moscow. It was insane but I think I got it all taken care of. Well, once they left, things got real quiet in the office and we just worked on things. The main thing I did was getting ready for leaving elders in 6 weeks. It went well, and I got that done. I also worked on getting all the phone numbers together for President to take to Moscow. We had lunch, and our meeting and then we went to the church to play with the priesthood. I played chess and got my butt kicked. I also played some phase 10 and that was cool. It is cool to be a missionary and to get out to see people and to work. I truly love to share the gospel with people."
"I love meeting with Tom. He is such a great guy. We had a way sweet meeting with him. We talked about the sabbath day, and about the word of wisdom and law of chastity. He accepted it all without problem. He just kept surprising us and he knows so much and is very open to the gospel. He knows a ton and he is reading and praying. He said that he wants to come to church so hopefully that will be this week. He is awesome and always feels the spirit.
Well, we went early this morning to the office as we had a meeting with the elders. We had to get things ready as they were flying off to Moscow. It was insane but I think I got it all taken care of. Well, once they left, things got real quiet in the office and we just worked on things. The main thing I did was getting ready for leaving elders in 6 weeks. It went well, and I got that done. I also worked on getting all the phone numbers together for President to take to Moscow. We had lunch, and our meeting and then we went to the church to play with the priesthood. I played chess and got my butt kicked. I also played some phase 10 and that was cool. It is cool to be a missionary and to get out to see people and to work. I truly love to share the gospel with people."
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Preparing
15 August - 2005
"Well I am going to make it a quick one tonight as I don't have a ton of time and I am getting ready for the Council for Zone Leaders tomorrow. We have been in the office for awhile today and so that means that I have and a ton to do. Well this morning we can and I got some stuff ready for MEC today as we had to do today instead of tomorrow because of Council. Well this morning I and to do a ton with that and I had to get a ton ready to go. We had District meeting and that went really well and I enjoyed that although I got pulled out for silly things today. The sisters are awesome here and they had a ton of lessons and worked really hard. They are way awesome. Well we had MEC and that was awesome. I found out a ton of things that I had to do. I have to call everyone and get information from them and things ready for him to go to Moscow. Well we are working hard on that right now, and so I have to call a bunch of people. After MEC we ran to the FHE and that was good actually. I had a good time there and I enjoyed it a lot. I was really glad to be there and to be able to translate. There was quite a few people there and so that was good. We then came back here and now I am busily working on calling people and getting things done here in the office and getting ready for Council tomorrow. Well I am excited and I think that things will go good tomorrow. We have good things planned for them and they should have plenty to do and I know that I sure do. I guess we will see how things will be going tomorrow."
"Well I am going to make it a quick one tonight as I don't have a ton of time and I am getting ready for the Council for Zone Leaders tomorrow. We have been in the office for awhile today and so that means that I have and a ton to do. Well this morning we can and I got some stuff ready for MEC today as we had to do today instead of tomorrow because of Council. Well this morning I and to do a ton with that and I had to get a ton ready to go. We had District meeting and that went really well and I enjoyed that although I got pulled out for silly things today. The sisters are awesome here and they had a ton of lessons and worked really hard. They are way awesome. Well we had MEC and that was awesome. I found out a ton of things that I had to do. I have to call everyone and get information from them and things ready for him to go to Moscow. Well we are working hard on that right now, and so I have to call a bunch of people. After MEC we ran to the FHE and that was good actually. I had a good time there and I enjoyed it a lot. I was really glad to be there and to be able to translate. There was quite a few people there and so that was good. We then came back here and now I am busily working on calling people and getting things done here in the office and getting ready for Council tomorrow. Well I am excited and I think that things will go good tomorrow. We have good things planned for them and they should have plenty to do and I know that I sure do. I guess we will see how things will be going tomorrow."
Monday, June 22, 2009
Moscow Insanity
22 June 2009
"The trip is finally about over, and that is a good thing. I am absolutely dead tired after all that has happened. I just want to pass out. This morning we made it in to Moscow, and we headed straight for the рынок. Once we got there we started the insanity. We talked with tons of people, and we bought tons. I bought 10 Matroshki dolls as gifts, and so now I have a ton to send home. I also bought 8 of them for Smith. So basically it was a bad idea to buy all of them because we had to lug the darn things around with us. Well, I then bought some shirts for the family, and that was all.
After the insanity there, we went to Red Square. The bad part is that it was closed. So we complained a lot - I mean come on here - we're in Moscow. Basically it wasn't cool, but we walked around and took a few more pics before heading out to eat. We had the best food! It was like heaven. We found TGI Fridays there and I got ribs and cheesecake and chips and salsa! Wow - I was in heaven. We also watched soccer, and later a track meet. It was pretty cool. It sure didn't feel like missionary life - it wasn't. We slumped out of TGIF's and we went to the metro again. We headed out to the office there in Moscow and picked up a package that we have to bring back with us. We chilled in their office before heading back to the horrid streets of Moscow to get to the airport. The airport was ад! (Guess that word) We finally got through it all and got on the flight. Well, we are almost back to Samara and so that's cool. Back to missionary work...office life...and everything else."
"The trip is finally about over, and that is a good thing. I am absolutely dead tired after all that has happened. I just want to pass out. This morning we made it in to Moscow, and we headed straight for the рынок. Once we got there we started the insanity. We talked with tons of people, and we bought tons. I bought 10 Matroshki dolls as gifts, and so now I have a ton to send home. I also bought 8 of them for Smith. So basically it was a bad idea to buy all of them because we had to lug the darn things around with us. Well, I then bought some shirts for the family, and that was all.
After the insanity there, we went to Red Square. The bad part is that it was closed. So we complained a lot - I mean come on here - we're in Moscow. Basically it wasn't cool, but we walked around and took a few more pics before heading out to eat. We had the best food! It was like heaven. We found TGI Fridays there and I got ribs and cheesecake and chips and salsa! Wow - I was in heaven. We also watched soccer, and later a track meet. It was pretty cool. It sure didn't feel like missionary life - it wasn't. We slumped out of TGIF's and we went to the metro again. We headed out to the office there in Moscow and picked up a package that we have to bring back with us. We chilled in their office before heading back to the horrid streets of Moscow to get to the airport. The airport was ад! (Guess that word) We finally got through it all and got on the flight. Well, we are almost back to Samara and so that's cool. Back to missionary work...office life...and everything else."
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Tallin Tourists
21 June 2009
"It was sure a weird day. It was like we were tourists the whole day - well, we basically were and so that was cool. This morning we got into Tallinn after a long train ride. We met a guy and gave him our passports and things and he took care of that. Well that gave us all day to just walk around and check out the beautiful city of Талин - Wow - it was awesome. The city is so amazing. We walked all over the city and just took pictures. It was cool. The people there spoke English pretty good, and it was interesting to see what a general language english is. If anyone needs to talk they speak in English. Well, we went and ate at a little Estonian place. It was good and I really like the food there. Well, we did talk with some girls selling postcard and they knew 3 languages - most Estonian people do. We went to the ocean and just sat there for a bit. It was a good time to just relax and think about how things are going. After sitting and relaxing we went to the Вокзал to get our passports and new visas. We had a little time left so we ran and got some food for the train ride and walked through the city one last time.
Right now we are sitting on the border and we are getting registered. Well, soon we will be off again to Moscow. It was such a relaxing day. I really enjoyed it. We enjoyed everything here. Well, it will be hard to get back to work and right now I don't really want to. I guess I sill have another day though. What an amazing place this Tallinn, Estonia was. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been!"
"It was sure a weird day. It was like we were tourists the whole day - well, we basically were and so that was cool. This morning we got into Tallinn after a long train ride. We met a guy and gave him our passports and things and he took care of that. Well that gave us all day to just walk around and check out the beautiful city of Талин - Wow - it was awesome. The city is so amazing. We walked all over the city and just took pictures. It was cool. The people there spoke English pretty good, and it was interesting to see what a general language english is. If anyone needs to talk they speak in English. Well, we went and ate at a little Estonian place. It was good and I really like the food there. Well, we did talk with some girls selling postcard and they knew 3 languages - most Estonian people do. We went to the ocean and just sat there for a bit. It was a good time to just relax and think about how things are going. After sitting and relaxing we went to the Вокзал to get our passports and new visas. We had a little time left so we ran and got some food for the train ride and walked through the city one last time.
Right now we are sitting on the border and we are getting registered. Well, soon we will be off again to Moscow. It was such a relaxing day. I really enjoyed it. We enjoyed everything here. Well, it will be hard to get back to work and right now I don't really want to. I guess I sill have another day though. What an amazing place this Tallinn, Estonia was. It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever been!"
Saturday, June 20, 2009
One Year
20 June 2005
"On the way to Tallin we go. Today has been insane. We made it through though. This morning we picked Paulsen up from the Вокзал and brought him back to our place. We then went and took $500 for our visa trip and went to the office. We then went and got on our plane to Moscow. Well, in Moscow we just traveled on the Метро and got our tickets. Basically it was no fun. There's a million people there and its just huge. Well, we just went to the Вокзал and then ate some pizza at a little place nearby. Well, now we're on the train and we are just chatting. Its way cool. I love these guys and to be with them. We are remembering all the good time that we had together. It is weird to thing that I've already been here a year. The time has gone so fast but at the same time it hasn't. Another year to go and that's all. I need to work hard and help others. Wow-it's insane. I can't believe it! 1 year!"
"On the way to Tallin we go. Today has been insane. We made it through though. This morning we picked Paulsen up from the Вокзал and brought him back to our place. We then went and took $500 for our visa trip and went to the office. We then went and got on our plane to Moscow. Well, in Moscow we just traveled on the Метро and got our tickets. Basically it was no fun. There's a million people there and its just huge. Well, we just went to the Вокзал and then ate some pizza at a little place nearby. Well, now we're on the train and we are just chatting. Its way cool. I love these guys and to be with them. We are remembering all the good time that we had together. It is weird to thing that I've already been here a year. The time has gone so fast but at the same time it hasn't. Another year to go and that's all. I need to work hard and help others. Wow-it's insane. I can't believe it! 1 year!"
Monday, June 8, 2009
Full Office Day
8 June 2005
"Well, another long one in the office. Actually, were there for a full 12 hours. We went in this morning and worked as usual after which we ate a fairly tasty lunch and went to work again. This morning, I worked on getting the youth conference numbers together and sent off to Moscow. Its crazy to think that there will only be youth conference because I got those numbers off. After that Matt Heiss came in from Utah. They are here interviewing with people about the history of the church in Russia. He has been working on finding things about the church, for documentational reasons. Well, he began his meetings today and he will be here the next couple days. After all this, I translated Russian mission papers and got them ready to go. We had to wait for Elder Coleman and Richards this evening because they were going to stay with us. Well, they didn't come till 10:45 this evening, and that means we were in the office a very long time. It's back early again tomorrow, and another long one is expected. Oh the joys of the office."
"Well, another long one in the office. Actually, were there for a full 12 hours. We went in this morning and worked as usual after which we ate a fairly tasty lunch and went to work again. This morning, I worked on getting the youth conference numbers together and sent off to Moscow. Its crazy to think that there will only be youth conference because I got those numbers off. After that Matt Heiss came in from Utah. They are here interviewing with people about the history of the church in Russia. He has been working on finding things about the church, for documentational reasons. Well, he began his meetings today and he will be here the next couple days. After all this, I translated Russian mission papers and got them ready to go. We had to wait for Elder Coleman and Richards this evening because they were going to stay with us. Well, they didn't come till 10:45 this evening, and that means we were in the office a very long time. It's back early again tomorrow, and another long one is expected. Oh the joys of the office."
Monday, February 23, 2009
Leaving
23 February 2005
"Well, it was a quick one today. We didn't do too much but we had a pretty good time. We wrote home this morning and that went well after which we went to the branch party. That was pretty boring, but it was alright. So then we came home and rested. After which we went to вокзал and Элзинга headed off for Moscow to get a new visa. We then came back here and chilled. I will be with Oaks and McCartney for a couple days I think."
"Well, it was a quick one today. We didn't do too much but we had a pretty good time. We wrote home this morning and that went well after which we went to the branch party. That was pretty boring, but it was alright. So then we came home and rested. After which we went to вокзал and Элзинга headed off for Moscow to get a new visa. We then came back here and chilled. I will be with Oaks and McCartney for a couple days I think."
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Petersburg Trip
13 January 2005
"Morning - we made it back to Saratov here in fairly good shape. We had a good time in St. Petersburg and I'll explain a little about that. When we got to Samara, we immediately went to orientation and then went to the airport for our flight. When we got there, we got into a nice gazelle and took off for the border, after getting some food to eat. We had a cool guy that was like our guide with us. He served in Moscow not too long ago, and now he does tours of the city. Well, we got to the border, and we had to walk forever. We went through a couple of check stations and got all we needed. When we got back to Petersburg it was already 10:30 so we ate quick and then went to bed. The next day (Wednesday) I got up and we took a little tour of the city. It was a lot of fun, and I enjoyed it tons. We saw so many cool things. After that, we ate at KFC and then we went to the airport from there, we took off to Samara, and then we came to Saratov on the train. It was a long couple days, but it was fun. Petersburg is so pretty, and its just like a European city. It's very clean, and it was nice. It was a nice little vacation.
Evening - Well, I am ready to die. So McCain got transferred and right now I am with Barney and Smith. It's a lot of fun with them, and today we had conference and that was nice. The zone leader talked about setting realistic goals. It got us all ready to set good realistic goals. Well, after that I wrote home and I and all is going pretty well there. We came home and got ready for sports night. It was a lot of fun there, and we had a way good time there. Well, and I am excited to work with these elders and I think we will have a lot of fun and work hard."
"Morning - we made it back to Saratov here in fairly good shape. We had a good time in St. Petersburg and I'll explain a little about that. When we got to Samara, we immediately went to orientation and then went to the airport for our flight. When we got there, we got into a nice gazelle and took off for the border, after getting some food to eat. We had a cool guy that was like our guide with us. He served in Moscow not too long ago, and now he does tours of the city. Well, we got to the border, and we had to walk forever. We went through a couple of check stations and got all we needed. When we got back to Petersburg it was already 10:30 so we ate quick and then went to bed. The next day (Wednesday) I got up and we took a little tour of the city. It was a lot of fun, and I enjoyed it tons. We saw so many cool things. After that, we ate at KFC and then we went to the airport from there, we took off to Samara, and then we came to Saratov on the train. It was a long couple days, but it was fun. Petersburg is so pretty, and its just like a European city. It's very clean, and it was nice. It was a nice little vacation.
Evening - Well, I am ready to die. So McCain got transferred and right now I am with Barney and Smith. It's a lot of fun with them, and today we had conference and that was nice. The zone leader talked about setting realistic goals. It got us all ready to set good realistic goals. Well, after that I wrote home and I and all is going pretty well there. We came home and got ready for sports night. It was a lot of fun there, and we had a way good time there. Well, and I am excited to work with these elders and I think we will have a lot of fun and work hard."
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