Fruit Bats and Chinese Terrorists

Family,

So last Tuesday night, Elder Stanley and I decided to end our P-Day with some ice cream on the dock. As we were doing so, a husband and wife in the branch drove up and told us they had some food for us, but we had to come pick it up. We stopped by later to pick it up, and lo and behold, it was a couple of fruit bats. I think I explained this before, but it's called fruit bat soup - when really its a whole fruit bat boiled in water. Apparently the water tastes good after the boiling process, but I couldn't bring myself to drink it. I hear Chamorros love it. They'll pour the "soup" into water bottles and drink it throughout the day. Anyway, the bat still has its fur and teeth and insides and everything. I could only stomach the actual meat, but Elder Stanley ate the wings, the eyes, the brain, the insides, and everything else. The assistants were in Palau the next day too, so the one that came with us even got to try some. It tastes like turkey, with the same texture and everything - but it smells awful. The best word I can use to describe it is putrid. Always a good time here in Palau.
The second item on my agenda this afternoon has to do with Chinese terrorists. I recently learned that there are some former Guantanamo Bay inmates residing in Palau. Not only are they in Palau but they live about 35 seconds away from our apartment - if we're walking. They look middle-eastern, but speak Chinese, so I'm not sure what's going on there. Anyway, I tried to share the gospel with one yesterday. He just looked at me, so I said, "Good evening" and got in the car. Nice fellow I'm sure.
If someone could send me some really good pictures of the effect that Betel Nut has on someone's mouth (preferably medical/hospital pictures), I would really appreciate it. The more gruesome the better - I'm going for the shock factor here. 4x6 would be perfect. People don't understand how bad the stuff actually is.
Yes, I know Aaron Basco, I've been in classes with him since middle school. Small city I guess.

The seminary teacher here was in Guam for some training for work, so she asked me to cover her class. It's only one night a week, so I agreed. I taught the entire class of 2 students about taking upon us the name of Christ. I had to keep it fairly short since we had an appointment right after, but I thought it was pretty good.
Oh! So I taught the first lesson (The Restoration) in Palaun this week. It was pretty short, and very simple, and my pronunciation was probably atrocious, but I did it. Elder Stanley said I'm the first missionary to ever teach anything in Palaun. I don't know how true that is, but it made me feel good nonetheless.

I got the package with my sunglasses. Thanks for including some things for Elder Stanley. By the way, that roast beef stuff was delicious. I used it to make BBQ beef sandwiches, and it was awesome. Elder Stanley was drinking his hot chocolate and some toast, and I told him to try it together. He was unsure at first, but dipped his toast in the hot chocolate. He loves it. He's made that several more times since. Pretty funny.
Well, that's all I have for this week. We're going on another exchange this week (starting tonight), and I'll be leading one of the Zone Leaders around our area. I'm kind of nervous because I have a hard time finding my way around one of the villages (there are a lot of roads that criss cross over and around hills, and there are no signs or anything), but it's always a good learning experience for me.

Ak medengei el kmo a Ikelesia a merang, me a Jesus Kristo a kiei.

Betik a renguk er kemiu,

Elder Barlow