Hola!
I got into San Pedro Sula on Saturday night and got settled in the volunteer house in El Progreso. It is a nice place with a stove, sink, outside washer, warm shower and the three of us each have our own room.
These first couple days have been exciting and very overwhelming. Adjusting is tough and spanish skills would have made it a lot easier. It is very frustrating not to be able to communicate with anyone, or always need someone around to translate. Right now I know that I am a lot more of a hassle than any help at all. But hopefully, I will catch on soooooon!
I spent yesterday at Las Flores, the first stage for kids who come off the street. It was nice to see some of the kids still there from last year, and a lot of them have moved up to La Montaña, which we went to today. The difference between the two places is huge, you can really tell the .difference between the kids who have been in the program long enough to get to La Montaña.
Still haven't exchanged any money, gone shopping, or tried to make a phone call yet. There's just so much going on right now. And getting places is very scattered. It's bus, or walking, or bike, or taxi.
Well I have to get going for now. (We can use the internet for free at a hotel next door to our neighborhood, which is really nice!)
Hasta luego!!
3 comments:
Bethster, i hope you dont hitch hike, and you have the nicest blog i've ever seen, love ya, ryan
Hello Beth! Do not hitchhike! Don't make me come down there! Love, MOM
Hola mi hermana! haha, well that is the extent of my Spanish-speaking skills... :) I love your Blog, it's very you. Pretty and not over done. I'm glad you're starting to get settled in down there! Love you and miss you tons!
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