Yesterday, I forgot to mention one of the more fascinating things I witnessed. After we had returned from our walk and settled in our little housing area, two of the little boys, one 8 and one 6, found a couple of plastic bags, a piece of broken glass, some string, and a few sticks. With these items, they each made their own kite and ran around with them, fully made, in less than an hour. I’m not sure why, but this stood out in my mind.
Today we had our first lesson in transportation. I don’t think I’ll be going anywhere ever. It’s so frustrating to wait around for a “guagua” (bus) or a caro publico. The city is – um – interesting. Perhaps once I’ve spent more time there, I’ll learn to like it more.
Our first Spanish class was intense. A total of four people classified at “intermediate low” listening and responding to an instructor who will only speak in Spanish. It’s a lot to take in – three hours of Spanish, at least, during the training day, then you go home and there’s more Spanish. I definitely find myself going to bed earlier because my brain can only strain so much in a day. Of course there are the roosters and the such to deal with once I do go to bed – but whatev.
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