LA MISIÓN ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES OESTE
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Congratulations on your call and your assignment to the Argentina Buenos Aires West Mission! This page contains important information to help you prepare for your assignment.
“Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing.” – Doctrine and Covenants 88:119
ABOUT THE MISSION
Our mission includes approximately 1/3 of Buenos Aires and extends into the interior of the country some 350 miles. We have about 186 missionaries, which includes approximately 158 elders, 22 sisters and 6 senior missionaries. Normally, 24 serve in "the campo" (or the interior of the country) and the remaining serve in areas closer to the capital. There are 8 organized stakes, 2 districts and 1 independent branch in our mission. About 60% of our missionaries are from North America and the other 40% are from Central and South America. We often have "waiters", or missionaries from Argentina, who are assigned to other missions, but are waiting for their visas to other countries. We have found them to be a great assest to our mission and some of them eventually get reassigned to the "greatest mission in the world."
VISA APPLICATION
It takes 3-6 months to receive a visa for Argentina. Please submit all of your paperwork to Church Travel as quickly as you can so that you will able to begin serving as scheduled. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! If you do not receive your visa by the time you complete your MTC training, you will be assigned to another mission until your visa is approved.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
A mission is a major athletic event. Missionaries in our mission typically walk 8-12 miles every day. This walking puts a tremendous amount of force on feet, ankles and knees. For a missionary who weighs 170 pounds the calculation is: 170 lbs x 3.5 (the force absorbed by the joints) = 595 lbs/step; 2000 steps per mile results in 595 tons per mile x 10 miles/day x 5 days/week = 29,750 tons per week x 95 weeks = 2,826,250 tons per mission. This is the equivalent of over 27 fully-loaded Nimitz-class aircraft carriers!
To prepare for this athletic event, begin training now. In particular, begin a running or walking routine with the goal of reaching a weekly mileage of 25-30 miles.
If you have any history of ankle or knee problems, work closely with a doctor to strengthen your joints to avoid injury in the mission field.
If you have experienced ingrown toenails in the past, have these resolved by a doctor before entering the MTC.
Because many missionaries have trouble with their feet the first few weeks of the mission, we highly recommend walking in your "missionary shoes."
WHAT TO BRING (AND WHAT NOT TO BRING)
Please carefully follow the instructions you received from the Missionary Department. Our missionaries work hard to always look and act in a way that reflects their sacred calling. If, after reviewing the instructions from the Missionary Department, if you have any questions about what to bring or not bring, please contact me by email at DCarter@ldschurch.org.
We use a type of shoulderbag and/or fannypack in the mission. There is a style available in Argentina with a long strap that can be adjusted for either format. When purchasing one before your mission, please be aware that it should be practical and a dark solid color that will hold scriptures, Preach My Gospel, pamphlets, etc.
If you have a driver's license, make certain that it has been renewed and will remain valid during your mission. Please bring it with you.
If you wish to bring music on a CD, be certain it meets the very high standards described in the Missionary Handbook, page 25. Do not bring any device, such as an iPod Touch, that has Internet or WiFi capability (Missionary Handbook, p. 25, 26). Please do not bring any other kind of electronic device with you except a camera.
The list below updates the list you received with your call packet and provides some suggestions for the types of clothing to bring.
Updated List of Items Specific to Your Mission
Items Specific to Your Mission - Elders
ABOUT THE MISSION
Our mission includes approximately 1/3 of Buenos Aires and extends into the interior of the country some 350 miles. We have about 186 missionaries, which includes approximately 158 elders, 22 sisters and 6 senior missionaries. Normally, 24 serve in "the campo" (or the interior of the country) and the remaining serve in areas closer to the capital. There are 8 organized stakes, 2 districts and 1 independent branch in our mission. About 60% of our missionaries are from North America and the other 40% are from Central and South America. We often have "waiters", or missionaries from Argentina, who are assigned to other missions, but are waiting for their visas to other countries. We have found them to be a great assest to our mission and some of them eventually get reassigned to the "greatest mission in the world."
VISA APPLICATION
It takes 3-6 months to receive a visa for Argentina. Please submit all of your paperwork to Church Travel as quickly as you can so that you will able to begin serving as scheduled. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! If you do not receive your visa by the time you complete your MTC training, you will be assigned to another mission until your visa is approved.
PHYSICAL FITNESS
A mission is a major athletic event. Missionaries in our mission typically walk 8-12 miles every day. This walking puts a tremendous amount of force on feet, ankles and knees. For a missionary who weighs 170 pounds the calculation is: 170 lbs x 3.5 (the force absorbed by the joints) = 595 lbs/step; 2000 steps per mile results in 595 tons per mile x 10 miles/day x 5 days/week = 29,750 tons per week x 95 weeks = 2,826,250 tons per mission. This is the equivalent of over 27 fully-loaded Nimitz-class aircraft carriers!
To prepare for this athletic event, begin training now. In particular, begin a running or walking routine with the goal of reaching a weekly mileage of 25-30 miles.
If you have any history of ankle or knee problems, work closely with a doctor to strengthen your joints to avoid injury in the mission field.
If you have experienced ingrown toenails in the past, have these resolved by a doctor before entering the MTC.
Because many missionaries have trouble with their feet the first few weeks of the mission, we highly recommend walking in your "missionary shoes."
WHAT TO BRING (AND WHAT NOT TO BRING)
Please carefully follow the instructions you received from the Missionary Department. Our missionaries work hard to always look and act in a way that reflects their sacred calling. If, after reviewing the instructions from the Missionary Department, if you have any questions about what to bring or not bring, please contact me by email at DCarter@ldschurch.org.
We use a type of shoulderbag and/or fannypack in the mission. There is a style available in Argentina with a long strap that can be adjusted for either format. When purchasing one before your mission, please be aware that it should be practical and a dark solid color that will hold scriptures, Preach My Gospel, pamphlets, etc.
If you have a driver's license, make certain that it has been renewed and will remain valid during your mission. Please bring it with you.
If you wish to bring music on a CD, be certain it meets the very high standards described in the Missionary Handbook, page 25. Do not bring any device, such as an iPod Touch, that has Internet or WiFi capability (Missionary Handbook, p. 25, 26). Please do not bring any other kind of electronic device with you except a camera.
The list below updates the list you received with your call packet and provides some suggestions for the types of clothing to bring.
Updated List of Items Specific to Your Mission
Items Specific to Your Mission - Elders
- Baptismal clothing – bring a pair of white pants, white socks, and a white tie.
- 2 suits that match the requirements under “Suits and Slacks.” We DO NOT recommend light color suits as they are too hard to maintain in our mission.
- 4-6 long-sleeved white shirts and 6-7 short-sleeved white shirts.
- 5-10 ties that match the requirements under “Ties.”
- 2-4 pairs of conservative dress slacks that match the requirements under “Suits and Slacks.” Wool, wool blends, and artificial fabrics work best; avoid cotton slacks. Again, we DO NOT recommend light colored slacks because of the maintenance problem.
- 8-12 pairs of garments.
- 2 pairs of dress shoes that match the requirements under “Shoes, Boots, and Socks.” Walking is the primary form of transportation – be certain that shoes fit properly, are broken in and are comfortable for walking. Sandals ARE NOT ALLOWED for safety reasons in our mission.
- 8-12 pairs of socks that match the requirements under “Shoes, Boots, and Socks.”
- Raincoat/Jacket – bring a warm raincoat in a dark, conservative color that can be worn over a suit jacket. A raincoat with a zip-in thermal liner is most useful. The mission is cold and damp in the winter.
- 2 V-necked sweaters that match the requirements under “Shirts and Sweaters.”
- 1 pair of pajamas.
- Exercise clothing – bring a pair of knee-length shorts, T-shirts, athletic shoes and socks as needed for physical activity.Casual/work clothing – bring one set of clothing (including full length pants or jeans) for work/service projects and preparation day activities where regular missionary attire is not appropriate.
Items Specific to Your Mission - Sisters
- 4-5 outfits as described under “Types of Clothes.” This should include a couple of jackets or blazers, a couple of sweaters, and appropriate blouses and skirts that enable easy walking.
- 3 pairs of shoes as described under “Shoes.” Walking is the primary form of transportation – be certain that shoes fit properly and are comfortable for walking. Sandals ARE NOT ALLOWED in our mission for safety reasons.
- 1 pair of dress boots (optional). These should flat-heeled, comfortable for walking and keep your feet and legs warm and dry in cold, rainy weather.
- 3-5 tights for cold weather
- 7-10 pairs of peds (for hot weather).
- 8-10 pairs of garments. Thermal garments are optional.
- Raincoat/Jacket - bring a raincoat that can be worn over a jacket or sweater.
- Coat – bring a warm winter coat.
- 2-3 sweaters as described under “Jackets and Sweaters”.
- 1 pair of pajamas. Robe and slippers are optional.
- Exercise clothing – a jogging suit, athletic shoes and socks as needed for physical activity.
- Casual/work clothing – bring one set of clothing (including full length pants or jeans) for work/service projects and preparation day activities where regular missionary attire is not appropriate
Items Specific to Your Mission – Elders and Sisters
- First-Aid Kit – bring a small kit with the following items:
- Thermometer
- Ibuprofen, Tylenol, or similar medication to relieve pain, swelling and fever
- Antibiotic cream or ointment
- Antifungal cream or ointment
- Pepto-Bismol tablets or similar medication
- Hand sanitizer (such as Purell)
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Other medications which you may use occasionally
- A supply of all current prescription medications
- Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses if needed
- Small sewing kit
- Alarm clock (battery or wind-up)
- Laundry bag
- Small flashlight and batteries
- Inexpensive watch
- Any 110v electric bathroom device that you normally use, ie curling irons, blow dryers, shaving devices, etc should be purchased in Argentina because the voltage is 220v here. Travel plugs will not save your device from being fried.
My older sister, who lives in Provo, has offered to pick me up from the airport and take me to lunch before dropping me off at the MTC. This will be after I have been set apart as a missionary. Am I allowed to be alone with a member of the opposite sex if she's a family member?
Your sister may pick you up at the airport and take you to lunch as long as she is not accompanied by a girlfriend.
Do the members feed the missionaries in our mission? (If so, how often?) Or, will my companion and I be cooking our own meals most of the time? Should I prepare some recipes?
The members feed the missionaries, but it varies from one area to the next. Recipes might be useful, but we do not have many products that you may be used to, for example canned soups. We have lots of pastas and fruits and vegetables and meat however.
I listen to a lot of EFY music. I also play the piano. Would it be appropriate for me to take with me a folder of EFY sheet music? The music fits the missionary music requirements as it invites the Spirit and directs thoughts and feelings to the Savior. I figure that playing these songs would be a good activity to do for entertainment and relaxation on Preparation Days. What do you think?
The music sounds great and we will look forward to hearing you play at some point.
The music sounds great and we will look forward to hearing you play at some point.
I do have a question on about the music device. It is unclear to me. I have read the standard on the electronic music device, and know some missionaries in different places are aloud certain ones and the one I would like to bring does not have video or internet capability but in does pick up radio which I do not plan to us at all but I know that is not supposed to be on the device. I am wondering if I will be allowed to use it still or not.
I talked with the elders. Your device is fine :)
Should I bring my temple clothes?
You do not need to bring temple clothes with you.
I sent everything for my visa. When should I start worrying if I don’t get it?
I am not sure what to say about the visa. We received ours 2 days before we left. We just got notice that a whole group of missionaries are coming a week late because of visa issues. I wouldn't worry about it because at the end of the day, you really can't do any more than you have already done.
We had a question about something in the packet. It suggests getting an International Driving Permit before he leaves. Is that something that you’d recommend he do? I checked, and we can get one at our local AAA office tomorrow, but if it’s absolutely not necessary, we won’t bother.
No, it is not necessary.
My reporting instructions did not mention anything about bringing a set of scriptures in Spanish with me into the MTC or into Argentina. I would like to know if I need to bring a set of Spanish scriptures with me.
My reporting instructions did not mention anything about bringing a set of scriptures in Spanish with me into the MTC or into Argentina. I would like to know if I need to bring a set of Spanish scriptures with me.
You will receive them in the MTC.
***This was not part of the question, but just for your information. There are local people that make nice leather scripture covers, so you may want to purchase that in Argentina.
Are most of the beds a standard twin? I'm wondering what kind of sheets I need to get.
Yes, the sheets are a standard twin. You can get whatever you are comfortable with as far as that goes. You will receive a pillow and a blanket here.
Are most of the beds a standard twin? I'm wondering what kind of sheets I need to get.
Yes, the sheets are a standard twin. You can get whatever you are comfortable with as far as that goes. You will receive a pillow and a blanket here.
I have an old ipod nano that plays only music (it doesn't have the video, Internet or WiFi capabilities) with a speaker system that doesn't have a radio, is this acceptable to bring church music on?
You cannot use headphones so as long as you know that, and all of the music is mission appropriate, it sounds like you are good to go!
Do I need a supply of vitamins that will last the whole misión?
You cannot use headphones so as long as you know that, and all of the music is mission appropriate, it sounds like you are good to go!
Do I need a supply of vitamins that will last the whole misión?
We do not supply vitamins, but you can buy them almost everywhere. You can bring whatever you like though.
I was wondering about music? Should I just bring some CDs? Are there players there or would I have to bring one. Someone suggested taking an Ipod or something, without a screen of course but would I be able to get the right plug to charge it in Argentina?
I was wondering about music? Should I just bring some CDs? Are there players there or would I have to bring one. Someone suggested taking an Ipod or something, without a screen of course but would I be able to get the right plug to charge it in Argentina?
Some of the pensions have CD players, but not all. Missionaries do have CDs. The power is 220v here and there are different outlets here. You are not allowed to use headphones at any time. For an Ipod you would need a dock, speakers etc. You can get transformer plugs here assuming that your electrical item can handle all the additional voltage.
Can I bring a digital camera, that has video recording capabilities on it?
We know that it is practically impossible to buy a digital camera without video recording capability, so that is fine. A small inexpensive camera is best for mission life.
Can I bring a digital camera, that has video recording capabilities on it?
We know that it is practically impossible to buy a digital camera without video recording capability, so that is fine. A small inexpensive camera is best for mission life.
I answered a question about sleeping bags vs sheets in this blogpost:
http://buenosaireswest.blogspot.com/2011/09/bedbugs.html
Información para Misioneros Nuevos
LA MISIÓN ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES OESTE
¡Felicitaciones con su llamamiento y su asignación a La Misión Argentina Buenos Aires Oeste! Estas hojas contiene información importante para ayudarles a prepararse para su asignación.
Organizaos; preparad todo lo que fuere necesario; D&C 88:119
La Misión
Nuestra misión incluye aproximadamente 1/3 de Buenos Aires y alcanza el interior del País con casi 150 kilometres. Tenemos entre 180-186 misioneros, aproximadamente 158 elderes, 22 hermanas y 6 compañerismos mayores. Normalmente, 24 sirven “ en Campo”, (o sea, el interior de la misión) y los de mas en áreas más cerca a capital. Hay 8 Estacas, 2 Distritos y 1 rama en nuestra misión. Casi 60% de nuestro misioneros son de los Estados Unidos, y 40% vienen de Sur o Central América. Muchas veces tenemos algunos misioneros que viven aquí en Argentina y han recibido sus llamamientos a otro países pero están esperando sus visas y nosotros tenemos la gran oportunidad de servir con aquellos que están esperando hasta que reciben sus visas! Algunas están reasignados a servir “EN EL MEJOR MISÓN EN TODO EL MUNDO”
Aplicación para la Visa
Toma 3-6 meses para recibir la visa por Argentina. Por favor haga todo los papeles que pide la iglesia y mándalos tan pronto como sea posible para que puedan servir cuando el Señor quiere que sirvan. ¡ESTO ES MUY IMPORTANTE! Si no reciben su visa durante su tiempo en el CCM, va estar asignado a otra misión hasta que venga su visa!
Estado Físico
Una misión es una gran experiencia atlética. En nuestro misión, misioneros caminan entre 8-12 Millas por día. Caminando así pone un cantidad tremendo de fuerza en los pies, tobillos, y rodillas. Por un misionero que pesa 170 libras la ecuación es: 170 libras x 3.5 (la fuerza absorbida por las articulaciones) = 595 libras/paso; 2000 pasos por milla significa que 595 toneladas por milla x 10 millas/día x 5 días/semana = 29,750 toneladas por semana x 95 semanas = 2,826,250 toneladas por misión! Esto es equivalente a 27 aviones!!!
Para prepararse por esta experiencia atlética, tiene que entrenar ahora!!! Empieze caminando o corriendo con la meta a alcanzar 25-30 millas por semana.
Si tiene problemas o han tenido problemas con su rodillas, hable con su doctor para fortalecer sus articulaciones para evitar lesiones en el campo misional.
Si han tenido (ingrown toenails) en el pasado, tiene que arreglar esos antes de que entre en la CCM!
Muchos misioneros tienen problemas con sus pies las primeras semanas de la misión, sugerimos que camine en los zapatos que van a usar para predicar antes de venir a Argentina.
Lista de las cosas que se pueden traer y (No se puede traer)
Por favor siga con cuidado las instrucciones que han recibido del Departamento Misional. Nuestros misioneros siempre están enfocándose en parecer y actuar de acuerdo con su llamamiento sagrado! Si, después leer las instrucciones del Departamento Misional tiene preguntas acerca de lo que se puede y no se puede traer, por favor, póngase en contacto con migo por email a DCarter
Usamos bolsos en nuestra misión, entonces por favor lleva una con usted. Debe ser de colores oscuros como negro o gris, debe ser un tamaño donde usted puede llevar sus escrituras, Predicad mi Evangelio, y Folletos etc... Si tiene un licencia para manejar un auto, debe estar actualizada y mantener se en esta forma durante TODA su misión!
Si desea traer música en un CD, fijase que la música está de acuerdo con las normas altas establecido por la Iglesia en la Manual Misional pg. 25. No lleve ningun MP3, Ipod, Maquina etc.. que tiene capacidad de usar Internet ( Manual Misional pg.25,26)
La Lista abajo está más actualizada para nuestro misión de lo que recibieran en su llamamiento!
Lista Actualizada de cosas especificas para “LA MEJOR MISION EN TODO EL MUNDO”
Cosas Especificas para los ELDERES
° Ropa Bautismal- Pantalón blanco, medias blancas, corbata blanca.
° 2 trajes que están de acuerdo con las normas en su paquete misional.
° 4-6 camisas blancas mangas largas, 6-7 camisas blancas mangas cortas.
° 5-10 corbatas que están de acuerdo con las normas en su paquete misional.
° 2-4 pares de pantalón de vestir conservados que están de acuerdo con las normas en su paquete misional … Nuestros misioneros dicen que pantalones de lana o un mezcla de lana son mejores… traten de evitar pantalones de algodón.
° 8-12 pares de garments
° 2 pares de zapatos de vestir que están de acuerdo con las normas de su paquete misional. Caminando es su manera de viajar principal, entonces sus zapatos deben ser muy cómodos!
° 8-12 pares de medias que están de acuerdo con las normas de sus paquete misional
° 1 chaqueta impermeable conservadora que pueda ser usada encima de su traje! En nuestra misión hace mucho frio y llueve mucho en el invierno!
° 2 Sweaters conservadores que están de acuerdo con las normas en sus paquete misional
° 1 par de pijamas
° Ropa para hacer ejercicios- pantalón cortos, camisetas, zapatos y medias para correr. Ropa Casual para trabajar y hacer servicio es necesario ( incluyendo jeans)
Cosas Especificas para las HERMANAS
° 4-5 Conjuntos de ropa que están de acuerdo con las normas en su paquete misional. Estos Conjuntos deben incluir algunas chaquetas, sweaters, y polleras que no le impide a caminar.
° 3 pares de zapatos de vestir que están de acuerdo con las normas de su paquete misional. Caminando es su manera de viajar principal, entonces sus zapatos deben ser muy cómodos!
° 1 par de botas de vestir (opcional) Deben ser sin tacos, cómodos para caminar, y mantener sus piernas secas y caliente durante la lluvia.
° 3-5 medias para cuando hace frio
° 7-10 pares de peds para cuando hace calor (son medias muy cortitas que solo cubren los dedos y la planta del pie para que no se puedan ver)
° 8-10 pares de garments.
° 1 chaqueta impermeable conservadora que puede ser usada encima de su chaqueta o sweater! En nuestra misión hace mucho frio y llueve mucho en el invierno!
° Campera (Chaqueta) para el invierno
° 2-3 sweaters que están de acuerdo con su paquete misional
° 1 par de pijamas.
° Ropa para hacer ejercicios, un conjunto para trotar, zapatos y medias para correr
° Ropa Casual para hacer servicio o actividades durante el día de preparación donde ropa de proselitismo no puede ser usada.
Cosas Especificas para los Elders y las Hermanas
° Botiquín de Primeros Auxilios
° Termómetro
° Ibuprofeno o algo similar para aliviar dolor y hinchazón
° Crema Antibiótica
° Crema Anithongo
° Pepto Bismal ( Algo para calmar su panza)
° Crema para limpiar sus manos (Antibiótico)
° Crema bloqueadora de sol
° Vaselina para los labios
° Otras medicaciones personales que va a necesitar de vez en cuando
° Sus medicaciones personales recetados
° Extra gafas o lentes de contacto (Si los usa)
° Utensilios para cocer
° Despertador
° Bolsa de Lavandería
° Linterna eléctrica con baterías
° Reloj barato
° Cualquier maquina que se usa en el baño, por ejemplo… máquina para afeitarse, secador de pelo etc… debe ser comprado en Argentina porque el voltaje aquí es 220v.
Preguntas que han sido preguntadas antes…
P: Mi hermana mayor, que vive en cerca del CCM, ha ofrecido llevarme al aeropuerto y llevarme a un lugar para almorzar antes que entre el CCM. Esto es después de ser apartado como un misionero de tiempo completo. ¿Está bien para estar solo con una persona del sexo opuesto si ella es un miembro de mi familia?
R: Su hermana si puede llevarle a comer y a la CCM, pero ella no puede traer a la novia de usted!!!
P: Los miembros dan comida a los misioneros en nuestro misión? O mi compañero y yo vamos a estar cocinado mucho? Debo preparar algunas recetas?
R: Los miembros dan comida a los misioneros, pero depende en que área están , cuanta comida les dan! Recetas es una buena idea, pero aquí en Argentina tal vez no va a tener todo lo que necesita. Pero aquí hay muchas pastas, frutas, y carne!!!
P: Escucho mucho música de EFY. También toco el piano. Estaría apropiado a traer hojas de música para tocar los días de preparación? La música está de acuerdo con las normas y me ayuda expresar mis sentimientos y pensamientos acerca del Salvador.
R: La música suena linda y estamos animados a escucharle!!!!
P: Tengo una pregunta acerca de los maquinas que se puede traer para escuchar música. He leído las reglas y dicen que no podemos tener aquellos que tengan capacidad a usar internet o video, la mía no tiene nada de eso pero tiene capacidad a tener radio (pero no tengo intenciones a usarlo). Puedo usarlo?
R: puede traerlo, está bien!
P: Debo traer mi ropa para entrar el Templo?
R: No necesitan traer su ropa para entrar el Templo
P: Envié todo para mi visa. Cuando debo estar preocupándome si no viene?
R: No sé qué decirle de su visa porque nosotros recibimos nuestra visa 2 días antes de que salimos la CCM, y cada situación es diferente. No debe preocuparse porque no hay más que usted puede hacer.
P: En mi paquete misional no dice nada acerca de Escrituras en Español pero, supongo que vamos a necesitarlas, cierto?
R: Va a recibirlas en el CCM, y también para que sepan… hay una mujer aquí en nuestra misión que hace algunas tapas de cuero, entonces tal vez van a querer comprar estas aquí en Argentina
P: Tengo un IPOD NANO que solamente tiene capacidades a escuchar música, y también algunas altavoces que no tiene la capacidad a escuchar el radio…puedo traer los dos?
R: No puede usar auriculares, solo altavoces y si toda la música está de acuerdo con las normas de la iglesia, todo esta bien!
P: Necesito llevar vitaminas para toda mi misión?
R: La misión no provee a los misioneros vitaminas, aquí se pueden comprar en muchos lugares, pero usted puede traer si quiere.
P: Tengo una pregunta acera de la música. Debo traer muchos CD´s? Hay CD players ( Maquinas donde se escucha la música)? Algunas personas me sugirieron a llevar un IPOD… que es mejor?
R: Algunas pensiones tiene CD players, pero no todas. Misioneros tienen CDs. Para usar su IPOD va a necesitar altavoces porque auriculares no se usa en la misión. El voltaje aquí en Argentina es 220v y transformadores se puede comprar.
P: En mi paquete misional dice que debo traer una bolsa de dormir, pero he escuchado que no se usa mucho… cual es mejor? Bolsa de dormir o sabanas?
R: Respondió una pregunta de bolsas de dormir vease sabanas in esta blog: http://buenosaireswest.blogspot.com/2011/09/bedbugs.html.
P: Debo llevar una camera digital que tiene capacidades para grabar?
R: Sabemos que es casi imposible a comprar un camera sin capacidades a grabar, entonces esta bien, pero una camera pequeña y barata es mejor para la vida misional!
We are wondering if our missionary can buy his rain coat when he gets to Argentina. He won't need it in the MTC. He will need to buy a winter coat this week before he enters. Do you have any specific recommendations for a winter coat? If he needs to buy the rain coat this week is there any helpful information on what type to get?
I talked with one of the assistants this evening. He told me that he bought his raincoat in the US before he came and that he was glad that he did. He said you can get them at CTR clothing, Mr. Mac or the Missionary Mall. He suggested a raincoat that is super light weight and can easily be stored in a backpack when not in use. He said that his is quite long and he feels that is a big advantage. Raincoats are often used in the summer here when it is quite warm. Presidente suggested a thigh-high winter coat with a zipout liner. It is damp and windy here in the winter and that makes it feel much much colder than what the temperature is reading.
We went missionary shopping and were looking at the sweaters, the man in the store told us that some missions require you to wear the sweater ONLY with a suit. Others, it can be worn alone with just slacks. Just wondering which way it is there. It will make a difference what we get.
The missionaries wear sweaters with or without jackets in the street. (When they have meetings with Presidente they always need to have a suit jacket.)
We went missionary shopping and were looking at the sweaters, the man in the store told us that some missions require you to wear the sweater ONLY with a suit. Others, it can be worn alone with just slacks. Just wondering which way it is there. It will make a difference what we get.
The missionaries wear sweaters with or without jackets in the street. (When they have meetings with Presidente they always need to have a suit jacket.)
