The manager of my Spanish school, Anne from Germany, visits a girls orphanage twice a week and a Old Folks Home/Shelter once a week. I went along with her this week to both.
The girls at the orphanage were incredible. They were so happy to see Anne and the rest of us. They came running and greeted us with hugs and kisses on the cheeks. Even the little tiny ones...las chiquitas wanted you to bend down and give you kisses on their cheeks. The orphanage is located at a convent and is ran by nuns. We visited on the 1st of October which is El Dia del Niño or Children's Day. We hosted games for the girls, the nuns had two piñatas full of candy and we sang with the girls. All of the girls are so beautiful and seem so happy. It definitely helped me with some needed perspective. It was an incredible experience and I'm going back again on Sunday.
Today I went to what I call an old folks home/shelter. It is a place where old people can go...who would alternatively be on the street. Some of the people there have families some don't. Some were found on the street. Some have relatively good health, others do not. I practiced Spanish with four gentleman. It was a good exercise in listening, understanding and speaking Spanish.
Again, I'm having technical difficulties posting pictures in this internet cafe, but will another one this weekend or later this week.
Tonight I'm going out in Flores for the first time since I arrived here. I'm going with Anne from the school. Tomorrow I think I will canoe to the other island...Flores is an island on Lake Peten Itza...see this link for some photos and a little info. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flores,_Guatemala
I miss everyone, A LOT (I just had to swallow a lump as I wrote that), but I think I'm starting to get my solo travel legs and am feeling more comfortable. I had a surreal experience walking home from school today through the beautiful cobblestone streets in Flores...it just felt really weird for a moment that I was meandering down the street in this tiny island town in the middle of northern Guatemala. I'm doing well. :)
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Your experiences sound amazing! It definitely is inspiring.
Glad to see you're doing well. I'm so jealous. :)
Hola Cori, Te falto! Your time spent with the girls at the orphanage tugged at my heart strings. What a wonderful life experience. Te amo, tu Mama :-D
Hola Cori, Te falto! Your experience with the girls at the orphanage tugged at my heart strings. What a wonderful life experience. Te amo, su mama.
Hi Cori:
Sounds like you are doing great. I am thinking of you every day and sending energy and prayers your way. I have so much to say that I will send an email and I am unsure, after talking to your mom, that this will go through so this is a test message. You are doing great and sounds like having a lot of giggles. You are so lucky. Lonely but think of the memories and the heart growth. That shy 15 year old will never forget your beautiful face!!! Love you, sweetie. Auntie
PS Did you get the rosary untangled. I hope so!
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