So, Nikolaev is really weird. Like, really weird. I though that Kherson was a weird place, but this just exceeds Kherson in every way imaginable on the weirdness scale. I don't think I can even describe the strangeness of this place.
So, on Tuesday we went across a bridge to the other side of the river because Elder Kalt said that they never went over there. There was nobody to talk to over there. There was a very disgruntled driver though. We're not sure what his problem was, but he didn't seem to like us very much.
That night we taught English, which was awesome because I got to see my friend Vova! He's a super cool guy with a really nice family, and he really wants to learn English so he can get a better job for said family.
On Wednesday, the weather took a 10 degree celsius drop and started to dump rain on us. We went to a member and gave her a blessing of health because she was very sick but she couldn't miss work. We were pretty soaked after that whole adventure, but it was worth it.
That night we went to the store to get food for me. I bought about 4 pounds of potatoes for like a quarter, which Elder Kalt couldn't believe. I think I spent like 3 dollars, and I'm still eating that food, so pretty good deal.
On Thursday we taught English again (English happens twice a week here in Nikolaev).
Friday, not much happened.
On Saturday I got to meet the rest of the district at district meeting. The sisters in our district are Sister Grishchenko, from Odessa, and Sister Broadhead, a brand new missionary from Utah. Sister Grishchenko doesn't really speak a ton of English, so she has dubbed me her personal translator. It's a position which she says is the most important in the mission.
On Sunday I got to meet the branch. They're so nice here! They love helping the missionaries on lessons, they all try to help us with the language, they bring their friends, it's amazing!
So, Nikolaev is going to be a fun transfer! Elder Kalt doesn't want to speak English for the entire rest of the transfer, so looks like he's going to be silent for the most part for a little while.
Peace out!
Elder Robison
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