don’t expect me to eat it again when I return home. I still have yet
to eat cat. I still have to say probably the best thing I’ve eaten so
far is sea turtle, but don’t spread that around, since it’s probably
illegal everywhere except Kiribati.
I also have to say another reason as to just how unique this mission
is. Normally missionaries aren’t allowed to ride motorcycles at all,
only mission-approved cars. Because parts of Butaritari extend out to
the point where it takes unreasonably long to bike there, our mission
president allows us to rent a motorcycle in order to get there. I’m
pretty sure we’re the only mission where missionaries can ride
motorcycles, which is pretty awesome. I attached a few pictures as
well.
It’s also been interesting how much the Kiribati people talk about the
election in America. The people here get their news by radio. Since
we’re white, they’re always asking us if we’ve heard anything. They’ve
been pretty interested in this election, mostly because there was a
woman running. It’s a surprise to them because here women have next to
no rights. We were also asked how a man who has never worked for the
government could become president.
On a more spiritual note, it’s been humbling for me seeing these
people with next to nothing and yet so happy. It’s also been
interesting to see, despite how different the people and the culture
are, that the gospel of Jesus Christ still rings true, and the Spirit
works in people just the same. It’s going to be a great two years!
I tangiringkami!
Elder Schoeny
Me after my first motorcycle ride (pre-haircut)
One of the passages we take to get all the way to Kuma, a far away
village that would normally be close to a two hour bike ride
Us riding the motorcycle we rented. Chinese engineering at its best!
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