I arrived safely. My flights were on schedule and I didn't have any problems except for one. When I got to the airport in Chicago, they told me that my bags were overweight, which was no surprise to me. I was prepared to pay. They said because the airplane was full they weren't accepting any extra weight, so I couldn't pay for the extra and I had to get my bags down to about 23 kgs each. That's about 50 lbs. My bags weighed 67 lbs and 75 lbs. So I started unloading things that I thought I could do without like shampoo, conditioner, mousse, lotion, ect. I knew I could buy those things when I got there. That wasn't enough, though. I ended up leaving 3 pairs of pants, 3 shirts, 3 pairs of shoes, an earring holder, and a blanket. At first I was mad, but after I got on the plane, I realized that at least I got to go. It shouldn't matter what I bring with me. My first flight was about 3 1/2 hours to Mexico City, then I had a 3 hour lay-over. Then it was a 9 hour flight to Buenos Aires. Robin Radi (the lady that I will be working with) and Aline Mulieri picked me up from the airport. It was nice to see a familiar face in a foreign land! (I know Aline from school.)
This week has been pretty slow. Robin has taken me to the store to get the things I had to leave behind plus some other things for my apartment. I've worked a little bit. Robin and I share an office and I get my own desk! We're preparing for two mission trips coming up next week and the week after, so we've been talking a lot about the details of what's going to happen with all of that. I made two brochures for the two groups. It tells them all the important information about Argentina, like culture, money, things to be aware of, and so on. I think I'm going to really enjoy leading groups because I love mission trips and want to help everyone have a great experience!
Robin has three little girls, 6, 5, and 3. They are so cute and so much fun! I've been hanging out with them all week! They speak both Spanish and English and so they've been helping me with my Spanish a little bit! We've played soccer, played on the swing set, and they've put on little shows for me!
This week has been pretty slow. Robin has taken me to the store to get the things I had to leave behind plus some other things for my apartment. I've worked a little bit. Robin and I share an office and I get my own desk! We're preparing for two mission trips coming up next week and the week after, so we've been talking a lot about the details of what's going to happen with all of that. I made two brochures for the two groups. It tells them all the important information about Argentina, like culture, money, things to be aware of, and so on. I think I'm going to really enjoy leading groups because I love mission trips and want to help everyone have a great experience!
Robin has three little girls, 6, 5, and 3. They are so cute and so much fun! I've been hanging out with them all week! They speak both Spanish and English and so they've been helping me with my Spanish a little bit! We've played soccer, played on the swing set, and they've put on little shows for me!
I'm going to a ladies' night right now. But I'll write more soon! Sorry it took me a while with this one.
2 comments:
ew... i was wondering how that bag situation would turn out. i'm sorry ang. :( hey... you need to send me your mailing address!! ;) ;)!! :)
i lovers you!!
YOU LIVE IN ARGENTINA!!!!!!!!
Hey you'll be ok since your apt. is much bigger than the two I had to live in here in the states in my earlier years. LOL Hope all stays well with you and gl with that Spanish. Sounds to me like your off to a good start there ss about the airport bns. I will pass your msg on about the parafin. I will check in often.
My thoughts n prayers Angie,
Amy
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