Mexico, Oaxaca Mission Oct 31, 2016

Elder Olsen had to get up at 2 am on Monday, Oct 31, 2016 to travel to his mission in Oaxaca, Mexico.  His flight left at 6:55 am and arrived around 8:30 am.  He traveled with 12 other Latino Missionaries all who had been at the Mexico MTC (CCM).  Mitchell was the only blonde Gringo to travel with the group.  They were met by their Mission President and his wife, Pres. & Sis Madsen and the Mission AP's.  They arrived at the mission home and enjoyed a french toast breakfast.  They were able to rest for a while, had in interview with the President, and met up with their companions.  He companion is Elder Chacon from Venezuela and was assigned to the La Joya Area.  We were able to email a little bit with him once he arrived to his area and the first thing he said was, "I am so happy!"  Let this journey begin.  Here are the pictures from his Mission President.