W6: VIAJE A CHILE


Scott didn't get a chance to write an email yet this week and might be not able to since he kind of lost a P-day during his travels. But we got to talk to him when he was in Santiago and he sent a message letting us know he arrived in Puerto Montt. Here's a recap from Heidi....

Scott's time came to an end in the CCM! He had a great time with District 9A and loved all the new friends he met. An experience he'll cherish forever.

He started his journey to his new location (for at least 6 weeks in Chile) on Thursday.
THURSDAY....1AM departure for the Mexico City Airport. 9 hour flight to Santiago. Ate dinner and stayed at a hotel in Santiago with 3 other missionaries from the CCM. We talked to him that night and he was excited and felt very weird being alone in a hotel room and charging dinner to their room/mission. We finally said good-night around 9PM our time, 12AM his time. He must have been tired but was awesome to see him so excited!
FRIDAY....He went to the Santiago airport to catch a flight to Puerto Montt (location of his mission home). He left the following message on messenger. "I made it to Puerto montt and met everyone. Mission is going good. I have a 5 hour bus ride tomorrow to our area. Then I get to teach the people!!"
SATURDAY....Took his bus to some location 5 hours from Puerto Montt. He's probably at his home now since it is 6PM there. I am so excited for him.
He probably didn't get a chance to write a letter this week. Not sure what day his P day is. I think I get to talk to him on Monday since it is my birthday. Best Birthday present to hear about his first few days in Chile.
Here are a few pics an Hermana in his distrcit posted to wrap up the CCM. It was fun to see her videos which I can't figure out how to steal. The district was laughing and having a good time which is always great to see.













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