Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Poco a Poco

So, I´ve just finished training number 2, which means I learned almost all technical stuff that I will need for about the next 6 months in theory. I learned a lot about teaching English, computers, how to teach about HIV and AIdS and how to write grants and fundraise. It was very helpful and I hope I can implement some of this in my site!

During training, we went to a town in Ahuachapan called Ataco, which is very beautiful. We went to some waterfalls that reminded me of Thunder River in the Grand Canyon. It was wonderful to be in a place that was so beautiful and the mountains reminded me a bit of Colorado. I must say, I do like being near a beach, but I´m definetly a mountain girl at heart. Also, we ate some amazing food! Pasta, my favorite!!! And some delicious pancakes. We also visited another volunteer´s site and part of his service here he has worked with Ojushte (I think that´s the correct spelling) which is a natural seed that grows here and is really healthy. We had horchata made from this seed and it was delicious! I really want to bring some back to the States!

Also, since returning to my site, I have moved into my own house, which is wonderful. I make my own food, which obviously, is delicious. The only problem is that I don´t have an oven, so sometimes that is a bit limiting. However, its really nice to have my own space and to have people come visit me! Its also a nice place to be able to meet sometimes as well!

For Thanksgivng, I will be headed to the capital and the embassy! I´m very excited about this since Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and it will be like I´m in America (sort of)! However, I will be missing my family´s celebrations, but I´m sure we both will have fun!

Tata for now,
Lilah