There is a Chili's in Portugal! A taste of home from thousands of miles away. In the past 5 Fridays, we've been there 3 times. :-) It doesn't really excite me as much as it does others, but I'm quite happy to tag along and enjoy the good old American food.

Last week we got even more of a taste of home. While our group of 8 was eating and chatting and having a great time, ANOTHER group of 8 or 9 North Americans came up the stairs, said hello to us (yes, it's easy to tell who's North American), and were seated just a few tables away. That was it! Our curiosity was piqued. As soon as we finished and stood up to leave, there was no stopping Cal. Over to their table he went and introduced himself, and upon doing so discovered that it was another group of new missionaries. This made the introductions even more fun because now everyone could compare notes about culture shock, learning the language, school for the children, etc. It's always fun to meet other missionaries regardless of what country, mission board, or denomination they're from; it's a reminder that we aren't alone in our endeavors.