Sorry I don´t update this blog very often. Life continues to be busy and interesting, but not really in ways that can be put in words and posted on the internet. I am enjoying the summer here. I went to the beach in a busload with my community. Plus, plenty of little trips to the swimming hole in the river. I´m still working too (well, a little). I have an English class twice a week, am working on my girl scouts troop, planning for the next school year, and translating for some hikes, plus I continue to accept all meeting invitations (and social invitations as well) and attending various conferences. I’m even taking a class in manicure and pedicure with other woman in the community. Who knew that I might return from Peace Corps ready to start a salon! Of course, the start date of school here got pushed back from March to April. In some ways this is good, because I was not as prepared as I thought I’d be and I have another month of “vacation”. But, in some ways, the kids will be missing out on a month of learning. The days contain their disappointments and surprises. The other day, after a sad girl scouts meeting, when only two girls came, I was pleasantly surprised by the arrival of a donation of 4 tanks to use for the school recycling project.
I also went and celebrated a little bit of Carnaval yesterday. I didn’t go all out and travel to the Azuero peninsula like my compatriots, but opted rather for a half a day in a nearby city. I missed out of the parades, mostly it just consisted of a pit of people drinking and getting hosed down (by representatives of the political parties, nonetheless). Somewhat fun, but hopefully people fit in enough sin and are now ready for Ash Wednesday and Lent.
Sorry for the sorry updates. If you want to know what’s going on. Shoot me an e-mail or give me a call.
