January 16, 2017
Dear Mom, Dad & Sam:
[Week of January 9-15]
Monday - Today was really fun. We went on a pday excursion
with our friend Jose Balaños. We went to Las Salinas and had a great time
looking at the "salt factory." [In the south of the island of La Palma you will discover these curious salt fields, which have been declared an Official Site of Scientific Interest owing to the fact that many migratory birds use the site to rest. One of the most visited parts of all La Palma, here the earth, air and water join forces to form the salt fields of Fuencaliente, a hugely valuable human landscape where the contrasts of the white of the salt, the blue of the sea and the black of the volcanic earth paint a picture of immense beauty. Nature’s colour palette paints the salt fields in a spectacular manner.]
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| Salt Factory |
Then we went to Gran Tarajal like I
said before. It was really fun. The murals there are really cool! Then
afterwards, we met with John. We taught him about the priesthood. He's a really
awesome young guy. We still don't have a date for his baptism but he is really
excited for it.
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| Some of the murals in Gran Tarajal |
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| So beautiful! |
Tuesday - This morning was really cool. We did some
contacting all morning. Then we ate pizza for lunch. As well we did language
study, and prepared for the afternoon. We had a lesson with Juan Avalos this
afternoon. As well, we had a meeting with a young guy named Yuver for setting
up the ward list. After that we had a noche de hogar with a member named Maria
Parra, we ate some delicious empanadas for dinner.
Wednesday - This morning we had district meeting through
Skype. Then we ate sandwiches for lunch. We did some contacting in the
afternoon. Then we had a lesson with Patricia about the priesthood and
callings. As well, we played ping pong and are trying to establish the weekly
activity. 
Thursday - This morning we did some more service with Zenon.
We helped move a huge truck like those Lays trucks that aren't semis. He hadn't
driven it in like 10 years so it was dug into the ground. We had to pull it
with ropes and battering ram it with his car. Let's just say we broke some
headlights and as well some blisters, but it's all good. We ate lunch with Paco
and Nati and as well Diana and Ergual. Then tonight we had consejo. It was
really good and we made good plans for the upcoming two weeks.  |
| Elder Monks during Correlation |
Friday - This morning we did weekly planning. Then for lunch
we ate sandwiches. Then after medio Día we had a lesson with John. He's so
awesome! Then we had English class and then we did some contacting.
Saturday - This morning we played Futbol. It was really good
and we had two investigators there. Then because I rolled my ankle playing I
stayed in the piso the rest of the day! Hahaha! Except not kidding.
Sunday - This morning we had church and the Stake President
visited from Gran Canaria. He's awesome, his name is Raulio Deniz. He's a boss! He came and gave our branch a good kick in the rear to get it moving and to
help the missionaries more. As well afterwards we ate with Zenon. Then we had
correlation. After that we had time to do our daily training studies together.
Then we ate dinner with Yolanda, she made something very similar to "chicka
chicka saw." It was super good.
Today for Pday we chilled. I bought a Gran Canaria jersey
for Christmas for myself with the Christmas money. It was 30€. See attached photo.
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| Me & Elder Monks |
Next week we are
probably going to play mini golf or something. Yes, I received the letters. Thanks a ton!
I'm so sorry to hear about Aunt Corinne, I'll be praying for her.
I love you all,
Love, Elder Harris
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