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MTC Arrival

Hey, so I just got here to the MTC. South Africa is super cool, very green. The airport did smell like BO though. Weird that they drive on the other side of the road. I love the weather so far. All one day of it. Right now, it's about 7:30 for me and there's a nice cool breeze that feels divine.  I am doing good, the flight out of Atlanta to here was really hard for me because I didn't have anything to think about except missing you guys. I had some pretty yummy food though and I can't complain.  There is a total of 8 of us here at the MTC, only one other elder from Utah. Tomorrow is when the rest of the elder’s report and then there will be a total of 19 of us. It hit me super hard on the plane that I'm not going to see you for two years. Almost had to go hide in the bathroom so I could go cry. Yikes.  Also, I navigated Atlanta without any help (and without asking anyone) and led the way for the other missionaries who got lost.  Oh, and nice job with the jellybeans, it got my bag pulled and I got searched. LOL.  Loved the scrapbook and all the notes! Love you all, I will be able to email you again on Tuesday which I think is actually Monday for you, I'm a little confused on the time difference. Anyways, happy birthday tomorrow (or whenever the 11th is for you guys) Mom, I love you and don't let Dad forget to give you your present. Elder Payne

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