First Week in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz México!

Hello all, my first week in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz  México went by fast! The first Sunday, Nov. 10th we had Stake Conference to attend. There are about seven wards/branches in Coatzacoalcos and nearby areas. This coming Sunday, Nov. 17th we will  go to the Allende ward and meet some more members - that will be good. Nearby our apartment is a  convenience store (the store, or la tienda ceiling is so low I have to walk bent down a bit or I hit my head) and an internet cafe next door  that we use to make calls  home and for emailing; both are owned by a family whose son is a return missionary. It seems like a nice business for them - the son helps run the internet cafe. We have a great time talking "smack" with each other. His name is Evan. He often brings burritos to us at our apartment - they are great!

Elder Smart, first day in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz  México.

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We taught a young boy and his family this past week. I thought it went well even though my Spanish is still coming along and getting better. This is a photo of the family's home we taught. Their home, in the foreground is to the far left, in the photo below.

Elder Cicerone, my companion from the CCM/MTC emailed me and said this about the Spanish language spoken in Villahermosa  - which I think must be pretty accurate; the Spanish spoken here is like a Floridian - someone from Florida speaking with an Alabaman accent. I think my Spanish is getting better - when I sleep, I dream in Spanish, haha. I have also learned some Spanish cuss words - not by my own will but by others, haha.
The members feed us well too! I am thankful for that. They will often cook a dish that is pork, that has a bright red color to it, add some Feta cheese and eggs - not sure what it is called but is very good! Also, a jello-type pudding with fruit and nuts - fantastic! Have to figure out how to make that too! Have a great week!

New arrival missionaries to the mission home, Nov. 4th, 2019 - Villahermosa México - Elder Smart far right, front row. 

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