First days

I wrote something about my time in D.C. but the computer I am at does not have a place for a zip drive so it will be put up at a later date.

So I arrived in Tegucigalpa, Honduras yesterday around 2 pm here which made our flight approximately 2 hrs late but whatever. Due to the delay when we got into the training city of Santa Lucia, which is about half an hour outside Teguc, we went straight home with our host mothers. My host mother{s name is Francisca Elvir and she has been hosting volunteers since 1984. It was an akward first couple of minutes while we walked to her house because my spanish is definately not where is needs to be and her english is non existant but when we arrived at the house it became no problem. The reason is because her 3 granddaughters are 3 of the cutest little girls I have ever seen and all they wanted to do was try and talk to me along with a grandson named Kelvin who is a bit shy but super nice and helpful. I found out there are a total of 9 people living in my house and I make 10. Actually it is two houses connected but everyones time is spent in my host mothers house and it is very fun. I will definately improve my spanish by living in this household. There are also 2 sons of Franciscas and her daughter and her husband who account for 2 of the granddaughters and they are expecting another, but its awesome. Oh, and Franciscas business is an internet cafe so this is super convenient but I do not want to get spoiled so I do not plan on using it to much.

The training today was all basic orientation and some survival spanish. We get into the specific training classes starting tomorrow. Basically everything is awesome, its hard to believe a week ago I was sitting at home watching tv and today I just got back from playing a soccer game with kelvin and a bunch of Honduran kids followed but a homecooked meal. It is definately going to be hard work but I am looking forward to all of it.

Much love

Leaving

I'm sitting in the Portland Airport waiting to get on my flight to Chicago and then on to Washington DC. Last night was a little emotional and while I probably couldn't be more nervous for what is about to happen, I can't help but feel like this is the best decision I have ever made in my life. There is much more to come but for those who I won't be seeing over the next two years know that I am definately coming back with more stories and fun than any Friday night in the Euge. I love everyone who I'm leaving behind for the next two years but just know that this is the right thing for me right now.