3 a.m. Wake up call
4 a.m. Departure from Holiday Inn Georgetown in DC
7 a.m. Flight to Miami
4 p.m. Finally arrive in Tegus after a 2 hour delay spent sitting on the plane!!
I would write about staging but it wasn’t all too exciting. There are 47 of us, from different states, backgrounds and experiences. I’ve already made some connections and I really do think these people will be my support system over the next 2 years because nobody truly knows what is going on here except all of us. There was lots of logistical stuff and some interactive things which made a good attempt to keep us integrated [but some of it was a bit overdone.] I was surprisingly excited by being in DC…although it makes sense, I am a politically and socially active historian. I got to see the Capitol and the Washington Monument as well as a quick hour in the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. I wouldn’t mind living in DC at some point, not forever but maybe a bit.
All of that and a lot more details I will spare everyone leads me to now, where I sit on my bed in my new casa in Santa Lucia. Now most of you know that I had an amazing host family when I lived in Chile so clearly I had high expectations. Some of my fellow PCV’s [sorry, I’ve adopted the acronyms] were pretty nervous about meeting families, especially considering due to our late plane, we didn’t get much orientation. I, on the other hand, was more excited than anything, which is pretty surprising given how my nerves have been lately.
My Momma Honduran is Eneyda. We live in El Centro of Santa Lucia, my family owns a pulperia [small grocery/convenience-type store] which is in the front of the house. Upstairs is the dining/living room and kitchen. Downstairs are bathrooms and bedrooms. I have my own room with a double bed, huge closet, and TV [!!!] My Tia Maleska and her hijo Mario who is 9 live with us, as do the abuelos Edith and Mario Sr. They are all so sweet and I immediately fell back into speaking Spanish. I know I’ve lost some of it since I was in Chile, but being here just affirmed how much it comes back to you. We had eggs, beans, fried plantains [my favorite!] and tortillas for dinner and delicious cinnamon tea.
There is so much more, I wish I could share every moment with all of you because this experience is so precious and wonderful. Just know that I am safe, healthy and so incredibly happy.
Training starts tomorrow!
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Hard to tell you have great it is to "hear" from you. Many of my co-workers asked today if I had heard from you. Bink said he would be writing you, but is working in the kitchen to make dinner. Your family sounds wonderful and as always is a perfect match. We cant' wait to hear from you again and about your life in Honduras. Besos, Besos, sweet Andi, love, Momma
Sounds like everything is wonderful! I'm so glad to hear it. Btw, I enjoy fried plantains too, but I've had them traditionally prepared in Filipino fashion. YUM! Anyway, I'm glad to hear that all is well. Keep the updates coming! ;)
So good to hear that you are doing well. I miss your voice already! Can you email me the address that your staying at so I can send you something! Love you a Bushel and A Peck!
Love, Nicolette
Babychka! I miss you already, I am ecstatic to know you're alive and I am so excited about your impending adventure. Give me our address too, and let me know if you need anything out there:)
love, mirandichka
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