Oldest Church in Trujillo

On Sunday we went to the America Ward in the Palermo Stake with the Hawses.  This was the building where Wayne attended church when he was a missionary here 40 years ago.  This was the first building the church built in Trujillo.  Wayne's branch president back then still lives in the ward.  His name is Juan Alva and he is 94 years old.  Wayne and his companion lived with the Alvas in their home across the street from the church.  Brother Alva is the oldest convert of the church still living in Trujillo.  

The old cinder block church.

The address on the building.

The Hawses and Bill with Juan & Emma Alva.

The green house across the street from the church where
Wayne lived with the Alvas in the 70's.

We ran into the Longtin Family again.  They were visiting this ward because their friend was leaving on a mission.  He spoke in Sacrament meeting along with the two full time Elders serving in this ward.

The Longtins

Elder Wright & Elder Pacheco with Bill.

Monica Longtin & Jan

The Longtin Children

Jose & Valaria, two cute little primary children.

These were the two cars in front of the church.  The yellow former taxi belongs to the Bishop and the Volkswagen is another member's car.  There aren't too many people that own cars down here.

Today we went with the Hawses to show them the Plaza de Armas and the Central Mercado.  Bill also wanted to mail a few things at the post office that is near the Plaza.

After purchasing the stamps at the window, you go to the big Lion
to mail your package or letters.  Buzon means mailbox.

The Hawses at the Plaza de Armas.

A lovely turkey hanging in the Mercado.  Is it too early
for Thanksgiving?

Nuts, Nuts and more Nuts.
We love the Peruvian nuts!


Tomorrow is the first day we start shifts in the temple.  We have been working all day, every day since we arrived, but now that we have four missionary couples, we are starting to work shifts and will have more time off.  Instead of 60 hours a week,
 we will be working 30.  We are excited!