Well, we must be learning a lot because things have definitely slowed down and we are able to catch our breath a little.  Our weather is still fantastic but you can tell the cooler weather is just around the corner.

We have been busy helping the missionaries get their 'go bags' ready and then making sure their food storage is up to date.  A lot of what we do is missionary support and aid.  Some of our teaching appointments have cancelled which is disappointing.  We also have driven down to Larnaca twice but it has been at night so we have missed seeing the beautiful coastline.

We did meet a new young member.  Her name is Ingrida and she is from Latvia.  She has been a member for about 6 weeks.  It is had for her to get to church because she works 6 days a week and her day off is seldom Sunday.  But she is devoted and hopefully good things will work out for her.

These are the wonderful missionaries in our area.  Sis. Huby from France, Sister Hall from England, and Elders Deighton and Boyce also from England.  Both Sis Hall and Elder Boyce are converts to the gospel.  They are a joy to work with and amazing missionaries.

Working away in our little place.  You can see the little washing machine in the background.  Very small and there is no dryer.

Again, as you can see, you park wherever you want!

Hope all is good back home!

Lots to learn!

Well we have been here for almost two weeks and have learned a lot! and there is still a lot more to learn.  I forgot to post a photo of us with one of our trainers at the MTC.  It was Elder Nick Gubler from Santa Clara, UT.  His parents are Shan & Sue Gubler.  He was darling and it was so fun to have someone from home.

This week Bill had special training so he can do all of the finances here on the island.  A wonderful couple from the mission office came for 3 days to train.  Needless to say at the end Bill's brain was hurting a little!!!  This couple is from outside of London and were so very,very nice.

Here I am with Elder and Sister Manning.  We are taking a lunch break at KFC.  We are still getting to know our area and haven't found any local eateries and who doesn't like a good chicken leg now and then??

This morning on my walk I went down to this large park.  IT was really nice and very pretty.  It takes about 15 minutes walking to get there.  Today was my first day but Bill and I will go back together.  They have a large children's area, tennis courts, etc.  One thing I have noticed on my walks is that people don't like to look you in the eyes - maybe is it just me they don't want to look at.  It probably didn't help that was wearing a Washington DC t-shirt.  They really don't like America too much here.  I have enjoyed walking every morning.  Have met a cute older (80) gentleman down the street.  He is out every morning sweeping his front porch and sidewalk.  He speaks a little English so we someone manage a little conversation.  I usually just smile and say "kalamera" which is good morning.  Who knows, I may pass out a Book of Mormon sometime down the road.  I'll have to get a picture of him to post.

This is Elder Jacobsen at the grocery store.  It is two levels and you put your cart on this little trolley that takes it up and down.

Elder Jacobsen and Harry - investigator at the Halloween Party. He just arrived here from India 3 weeks ago.  He is a student.

Musical chairs - a party staple.

Sister Tess - a return missionary

These 3 sisters did a great job putting the party on.  They are wonderful members.

Sisters Rhoda, Bernadette & Sally

Tomorrow we are heading to Larnaca to visit another senior couple.  It is on the coast so it will be fun to see more of the island.  All is all is has been a very good week!

WE'RE HERE!!!!

Well after a very long airplane trip and a few glitches (my luggage got lost) we finally made it.  It is awesome.  The senior couples from the island all met us at the airport (they had to wait a very long time) and then delivered us to our apartment.

This is our humble abode.

You can park wherever you want.

All the comforts of home

On a walk through our neighborhood.

One of the first signs we saw here.

The view from our balcony.

Our car and parking spot.  I don't think Bill's truck would fit.

Our little chapel.

On Saturday night we had a movie night.  This is Lucy and Arya.

Frank - he comes for the food.  From Cameroon and plays professional soccer.

Sis. Jacobsen and Sis. Chapman.

Frank & Sis. Chapman

Me with Lucy

Those at movie night:  Ayra, Bro & Sis Chapman, Lucy, me and Frank

Bill in front of our apartment building.

We are happy, loving it and LOST.  Today we attended our first branch Sunday meetings.  They were wonderful.  Most of the members here are sisters from the Philippines.  So friendly and love to hug.  We have felt the Lord's protective care here while we learn how to drive on the left side of the road and adjust to the Cypriat way of driving.  It will be a long while before I am brave enough to try.

We meet with Pres. Freestone this week to find out exactly what our duties will be.  We are excited to serve and get to know the members here.  This week will be mostly training but we are going with the sisters next Saturday to help teach.

Love to all - we miss you!