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What to
Bring With You
Below is a suggestion list of
articles to bring and leave at home. Many of this you will have to
take on faith, but trust us -- we've been there.
Disclaimer: The information presented is not intended to replace
any official information you receive by the church regarding your
mission or the mission field. We provide this information simply as
a public service.
| NOTE:
As a rule of thumb, everything that can be
purchased in the United States can be purchased in Spain, just
at slightly higher prices. (Corte Ingles - Example) Spain is
very modernized and "contemporary". DO NOT think you
are going to a third world nation. You are going to a very
progressive country (which at one time almost ruled the world)
with a solid infrastructure and a vibrant, fast paced way of
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- Bring luggage with wheels!!!!!!!
- Warm Clothes ...gloves, cardigan sweaters, tights, turtle
necks for sisters, trench coats & thermal garments for
elders (for winter -- it's a humid kind of cold, and central
heating doesn't usually exist in buildings the missionaries can
afford to live in).
- Cool Clothes ... for those 100+ degree summer days, you
will want a lot of short sleeved shirts. (for summer -- it's a
humid kind of hot, and air conditioning doesn't exist in
buildings missionaries can afford).
- Clothing for sisters -- 'jumpers' seem to be the popular dresses for the
sisters. Also bring comfortable walking shoes.
- Buy an electrical adapter or buy your electrical appliances
there (i.e., hair drier, iron, tape player) there. They use 220V
and we use 110V.
- DON'T buy any church videos in the MTC. Their TV and video
players are NOT compatible with ours.
- Bring a recipe book (even things that we take for granted here
don't exist there, like ranch dressing to name one example)
- Take a journal and write in it every day. You will be glad you
did.
- Take a mini-address book to keep the number of members and
friends handy. You will even need the info after you come home.
- Take some extra $$$ for souvenirs. You can buy cool swords and
Lladro figurines. They are a little pricey but they are much
cheaper to buy in Spain than here!
- Go to a bookstore and buy a text book on Spanish History and
Culture. Your mission will be more rewarding and fulfilling if
you appreciate the artists a great thinkers that Spain has
produced. Plus, people there will respect your opinions because
you "know something" about them.
- Pictures of you family (a good way to show the Spaniards that
you are loved by someone, even though they may find it hard to
believe! :)
- Photo album (you'll have lot's of pictures that will get
ruined between transfers, plus another way to BRT [build
relationships of trust] with Spaniards
about your past areas)
- If you prefer American name brands, take deodorant,
toothpaste, makeup, and feminine hygiene products with you. Over
there these products DO exist, but the good quality products are
very expensive.
- Don't forget to SMILE. People are attracted to someone who
looks happy and upbeat.
- NEVER EVER say ANYTHING negative about any other missionary or
member. It WILL eventually get back to them, and you are on your
mission to build people, not bring them down.
- ALWAYS compliment the Spaniards on their excellent cooking,
even if it doesn't appeal to you. They pride themselves very
much on their food, so be polite and make a friend -- make it a
point to tell them it's SUPER BUENO! (Each area usually has a
member who is an awesome cook!)
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