Things have been great down here in Caribbean South America.
We are all settled in to our home which turned out to be surprisingly nice and I think I have even forgot what warm water feels like. 
Jessa started work last week at the NCERD (National Centre (yes that's how it's spelled) for Educational Resource Development) and it is going okay. Things move slowly here. We were told that 100 times but she is seeing it first hand. There have been several days that she has done literally nothing but luckily she is working side by side with another volunteer so they can share in the boredoom. As of yesterday though, things were starting to pick. For me, I've been okay. I actually am off to a assessment/interview/meeting at the VSO office for a short term 3-month placement. I will be doing some communications and marketing type things for them to help in promoting the program, at least that's what I think I will be doing. So I've been a little bored in the meantime, but plenty of cricket on TV to keep me occupied.
Otherwise, things are good. There are lots of other volunteers here that are becoming good friends and we look forward to fun times to come. I've gotten used to shopping for fruits and vegetables at the outdoor market and I really like it. We bike every where and it's hot but I will take that over the rain. I don't look forward to the rainy season, apparently it's kind of miserable. We miss home for obvious reasons, but we are loving the experience.
We will write more soon.
Blake
2 comments:
Hi, Sorry I disappeared for a while. Life got crazy and fun. I am having a great time and really made this place home. Well as much as any none home place can really be. I can't tell you how many times I pick up my phone than think oh wait .....I can't just call them. It is always a sad moment. I miss being able to talk to you. Take care of each other!
With love, Courtney
Hey guys! Its really nice sometimes when I'm sitting at my desk at work to go to your blog and read about you living in a totally different environment. I like to think of it as my time to escape and think about a place very far from my cube! It sounds like you guys are still operating on "U.S. time". Once you get used to the slower pace, you'll be so pleased. I'm sure that the people there are so happy to have such eager workers! Texas misses you, but knows you'll be back :)
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