Oh Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!

Speaking of whirlwinds, our first week has our heads spinning! It has been non-stop since we landed in Santiago. The farm (fundo) management scheduled a three way party for Saturday afternoon. The fundo workers were invited to bring their families for a tour of the new oil mill; it was a going away party for the Bagleys who we are replacing; and it was a welcome to Chile for us. We were treated to a wonderful BBQ with lots of wonderful people. The mill is absolutely amazing, but I will do an entry on that later. We were put up in the guest house for the week. You will see by the pictures that it is a beautiful home and looks like a resort. It just needs a furnace! We have little space heaters that keep you from freezing, but not really keep you warm. Houses here are not insulated much at all and only have a small heater. Beyond that our accommodations are luxurious. Here are a few pics.

Back to the whirlwind. Up early, in bed late, lots of travel on crazy roads and streets, shopping for some initial basic supplies at Lider (WalMart), and more traveling to homes to meet people and teach lessons. Today, Thursday, is our first chance to catch our breath because Bagleys are packing to go home tonight.

Sunday was an interesting experience. We didn't understand most of what was said, but the spirit was strong. Everybody wears coats all the time even in church. Here is the deacon's row.

Shopping was also not of Kansas. Some things we could figure out, but we need to greatly improve our language skills to get all we might need.

We are very overwhelmed at surviving in a place where we can't communicate effectively and we are nervous at the responsibility we have been given, but welcome to the missionfield. We are well and all is good. We just have some things to learn.

Love to all, Elder and Hermana Hill.