Hot in Pisco

Hey Mom and Dad,

Glad to hear from you all, and I'm just letting you know that my new companion is Elder Souza, who is from Iquitos, Peru. That's in the jungle, and it's funny that he likes Guns n Roses and that his favorite song is Welcome to the Jungle. He doesn't speak English, but it's funny to hear him immitate what they sing in English, and he likes it a lot.

Haven't gotten my 2 packages yet, but that's normal. The office is usually 2 weeks to a month late with packages. So the Saints won the Super Bowl and I missed out on The Who playing at half time? Well there's always next time. Metallica passed by here in Lima for a concert and it was all over the news. There are floods going on in Cusco from the rain in the mountains, and more floods in Lima. It hasn't rained at all here in Pisco. It just gets hotter and hotter. Since it's February over here, people celebrate Carnaval on Sundays where they toss water at people. We haven't gotten hit yet, but I'm sure Jaime (the man of the house) is waiting for an opportunity to drench us.

Well everything is going fine here in Pisco, and my companion loves to WALK. Not just walk, but walk very fast, and work hard. It's a complete change from my previous companion who was a bit laid back. By the way, I'm glad you started volunteering, Mom. How's the relief society in Oceanside? Have you talked to Sharon Garcia lately? I remember you telling me that you used to talk to her a lot when she was the Primary teacher. Anyway I hope you two are doing well, and that SDNH progresses. I miss eating at Roberto's and In n Out. They have Papa John's, Dominos, and all the big food chains in Lima, but not in Pisco.

Have you hear any news about the missionaries and Abuelito Hector? I'll have to thank Elder Zant for being able to get into his home. Well my time is closing, so I will talk to you later on. Take care and I love you both.

Elder Emiliano León