I was transfered a few days ago to a place called Manga, its is about 45 min away from the nearest city out in the middle of the jungle. I really like the area alot. It's way cool and it is really Africa! It's what I thought the mission would be like before I left. I think it is North or North West of the city. My new companion is Elder Naylor from Iowa. The area is amazing! The spiders are HUGE we have to use baseball bats to kill them the shoes aren't big enough! jk but they are big about the size of a frizby, I don't know if I spelled that right but ya they are big!

It's hard to believe my mission is already a third the way over! Wow time is flying by! The jungle is really cool! I love it! It's cool to wake up and go out in the morning and hear all the crazy sounds of animals. I haven't seen any yet but we are going to a place that has a bunch of monkeys today so I will see a ton of stuff I'm sure. The week I got here we baptized someone which was cool. I still dont know all our investigators or members but I'm slowly getting to know them. The chapel is a little rented building that looks like an old warehouse. Our branch has about 100 people and is pretty strong compared to other branches. The jungle is pretty thick and its easy to get lost in but I love it! Alot of crazy random things happen all the time here. For example a few days ago a plane crashed pretty close to our house out of no where. It is starting to get really hot here as we move into the summer and into the rainy season.

Other news is that next transfer starting in November, we will be sending missionaries to Angola which is also apart of our mission but it is on the other side of Africa. Also a few new area's will be opening in cities where missionaries have never been before. Its a way exciting time here.

Thank you guys so much for all the things you are doing. I'll think about what I want for christmas besides Wendy's. I know I'm spoiled and loved and I'm thankful! I love you all and I miss you but I'm safe, healthy and I've never been happier. Thank you for all the Love and support! I love you!
Elder Brown

Questions & Answers:
1) Do you feel OK with how the transition went in Beira. Do you think the new Elder's will do OK and your investigators will be OK?
ya i think they will be fine. I'm not worried about it.

2) We're guessing Manga is about 1 hour away by chaupa. How will this affect your P-day schedule? Where is Manga anyways? N-S-E-W?
It is about 30 min away from the city so it doesn't mess with our schedule too much. it is North of the city I think.

3) What is your transportation now? Are you on bikes?
We have bikes but we dont use them we just walk.
Thanks!!!!!