After a long anticipated journey that began back at the mailbox in Rigby on the 3rd of September, mom and I have arrived in Laoag! We flew in from Manila this morning and we arrived in the Laoag Airport at about 1:15pm and what an interesting airport! We departed from the airplane on to the tarmac and the air was warm and a little muggy. But the thing I have first been impressed with is the fresh air and then the kindness of the people. This is such a beautiful area!
We were met at the airport by the AP's and the Senior Couple the Pettigills. They were such a welcomed sight and so friendly and helpful!
We first went to the mission home and received an orientation to the mission. We will be having our own car. I will need to get a Philippine Drivers License and that should be interesting. In Manila, there are maybe two full lanes of driving with up to 5 cars competing for those two lanes. I was overwhelmed with how the drivers were able to "fill the gaps" so quickly and still make left and right turns. In the process there were motorcycles, pedestrians and dogs and animals to keep from hitting. I could not believe the patience and the calmness that prevailed!
Needless to say, this senior missionary couple was overwhelmed with the new environment but we were happy to note that Laoag is much more quite and simple. The Pettingills were so good to us. They took us under there wings and we went shopping for some necessities for the apartment.
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I hesitate to comment because of the chance you'll add more later but I couldn't resist it! I'm so glad you are safe in the area that you'll live for the next couple of years! I bet it's so nice to finally be at your final destination! It was so good to talk to you today! I love you two very much and are grateful to the APs and the Pettingill's for taking care of you! :)
ReplyDeleteHeavenly Father knows us down to the tiniest detail!! How nice for you to experience the chaos of Manila and then to be able to see the difference in Laoag being more simple and more of what you guys like. I'm glad your travels are done! Thanks for keeping us updated! I love you!
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