Well as you all have heard,
Im just in India right now and it is freaking awesome!! haha but before I
get into that whole situation Ill tell shortly of my travels in getting
here. So looks like you all were freaking out just as I was during the
flights which I bet was super fun for you all. I was super disappointed
in not be able to call you all though. And it wasn't because I was told
not to. So many frustrating things came up that just led me to not
calling. Just know that I tried figuring out for like 5 hours and gave
up.
But really I was surprised how fast the flights flew by,
It was pretty good timing with me being able to sleep from new York to
London. I was super nervous with traveling alone but that seems to be
the story of my life now. Its so sketchy flying in India by the way. I
have absolutely no idea what is going on haha But arriving in London was
awesome as I was walking around looking for Elder Pattern I found these
two other missionaries named Periera and harris. one had waited 9
months and the other 6 for visas. But can I just say how happy I was to
see Elder Patten! ah man it was so good to see that kid. I cant even
describe it. He seems to be doing well and still super shocked that we
are going to India! The flight went through the night but I got maybe 2
hours of sleep. probs shouldn't have talked to Trevor for as long as we
did. the flight was super empty so I went and sat by him. Sp we landed
in India and are both running on like 6-7 hours of sleep in 2 days sooo
that didn't really hit me till the next day.
We were all picked up at the airport by president Berrett like at 4:30
in the morn, oh and guess what, you know how they say going through
immigration kind be hard for missionaries. ya it was dumb for me,
everyone got through in like 30 seconds. they interrogated me for like
15 min which was rigged. I was so nervous but they let me through.
went
to the mission home which was so crazy! the traffic here is sooo fun
like you all have heard. So many motor bikes, buses and cars. absolutely
like no rules and dividers on the roads. pretty much we are like 4 inch
from hitting someone at all times. Its so fun and entertaining to
watch. everyone is beast drivers here.
got to the mission home
and showered and just got ready for the day, they didn't want us to
take naps so that the jet lag wouldn't be as bad. We had some lessons
and trainings on India and were introduced to the mission stuff.
After
most of the day we went out (me and Elder Patten, which i was stoked
for)with an elder serving in Bangalore named elder Martinez. great guy
who works very hard. the conditions here are really crazy with the
people and all the trash absolutely EVERYWHERE. Smells gross at times
but doesn't bother me. Elder Martinez taught this one guy and It was
really weird how simple you have to teach. Like it is KISS to the max,
its weird.
Sorry I have to keep this fast and not to organized, the power goes off and its scary to think I might lose all this.
I
was assigned to the Coimbatore mission, which is southern mission I
think but also is really nice due to the fact that it has a slight
breeze as in its cooler here. Like that means anything haha its still
pretty hot. Im with Elder Nakkapolli, prounounced like knock a polli out
haha he is a pretty good missionary, he has been out 21 months so looks
like ill be killing him, which means until he goes home.
The
area is the 2nd branch since its not a ward yet. But is going to be
super weird since we aren't allowed to proselyte here and not wear
nametags. there was an experience that led to a missionary going to
jail. so now we only can work with members and getting referrals from
them. Which im excitited for, the ward is super great even thought it is
so hard to understand everyones English. even my companions haha I feel
like and absolute idiot around them and asking sorry, what was that
again? haha its all good though ill catch on quickly.
Sorry I have so much to say but I must be off, Its been a interesting morning.
we
can have a long chat on mothers day!! thank you all for the emails and I
don't have time to write anyone else! So tell Emily im super stoked for
her!
everyone have a great week!!
-Elder Conrad
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