Made it to SALVADOR and is off to a Good Start

im here im here im here!!! and its better than anything i had imagined! we left at 4:30 this morning and the flight was problem free. the elders and sisters i traveled with are seriously the best ever. im at presidents house now listening them play the piano and sing its so wonderful. the president met us the airport with his sweet wife. they are so so so great! i love them so much already. oh my goodness salvador is beautifulllllllllllllll. words cannot describe it. its like hawaii. its so green and sunny! just how we like it! i really had no idea it was going to be this beautiful. i cant wait to send you pictures! its honestly one of the prettiest places ive ever seen. and i have a brazilian trainer!!! i dont know who yet but i looked at the board and it only has blank spaces next to brazilians! and a sister emailed me and said my trainer is wonderful!!!!!!!! im so excited! today we are resting here,  we can take a nap or read before lunch. then we have some training, meet our companion and head out! its so peaceful and wonderful here, i can think of no better way to start this journey! today has been perfect! the lord has been with me every step of the way and i couldnt be more joyous. what an amazing blessing it is to be here. i feel like im in a dream! ok i should go now! the monkeys say hi too! (theyre everywhereeee) love you all so much!

xoox

sister mckenzie