11.7.08

Bring on the Next Country

This is going to be quick because I need to get home to pack. I leave at 4 in the morning to go to Copan, Honduras. I´m just doing a weekend trip to see the ruins. BUT it is another stamp on the ole passport and finally one Tim doesn´t have! It takes 6 hours by shuttle so Patty and I are staying the night and returning on Sunday.
Yesterday, I went to an exhibit that is here until the 20th about the disappearring people in Latin America in the past when dictatorships would take people and kill them if they opposed the government. It was so sad seeing pictures of women carrying pictures of their loved ones around the street and then hearing some commentary from peole that survived (on tape). It really brought home how lucky we are because I know in our household we don´t think anything of saying how we really feel about "W". One of the teachers at the school told us the government here is corrupt and she bent down covered her mouth and whispered it. Makes you appreciate things.
I went to hear the boys play the marimba today. The first part was so boring and I just kept thinking to myself "What did I get myself into". BUt it was neat to see them play and the mom was so happy she kept pushing me to the front telling me to take pictures. None of them are good though because it was too dark. I´ll keep them anyway.
Just went to a restaurant, Rainbow Room, for some hibiscus tea. Them menu actually had cigarettes on it. I had to take a picture it was so funny to me. Other than that not too much today. I am going to get money, get some snacks for tomorrow, go home, pack, and have dinner be in bed by 8 or 8:30.
On a side note, Tim told me I could not leave this out of the blog....
When I arrived at the airport the driver told be we had to wait on another student. Well, we waited an hour and trhen she showed up. Pamela....oh Pamela is an interesting character. SHe is definitely not turned on by the men if you know what I mean. She has tattoos on her neck and legs and has a very intense manner about her. I wouldn´t be scared to walk down a dark alley with her. The whole trip to Antigua she talked about the crime in Antigua (which as highly exaggerated) and how much she enjoyed wine and cheese. She tried very hard to present herself as very refined and also told me she was being nice talking in English to me now but once we got there it was Spanish only. She hoped we were in the same house and I silently prayed we were not. Anyway...I have yet to hear her speak Spanish since we have been here now. But the best part was when we went to the village. When it was all said and done we could by anything we wanted and she bought all the men´s clothes! I knew she liked the women. She shows up all the time at random palces (but never tries to hang out with us). Patty and I have renamed her "Bob" in case she ever hears us talk about her.
Alright you all will hear from again either Sunday or Monday.

Remember I don´t check these for grammer or spelling as to not waste money. So please know I do know how to use correct subject verb agreement and how to spell despite some of my previous posts

2 comments:

tmm said...

I am so jealous regarding your trip to Copan (Honduras!). But at least I get to drive your car while you're away!! So far, so good . . . ;-) Seriously, have a great time while I tend to mundane things around here. Love you, Tim

ginster said...

you better steer clear of bob - she might hypnotize you into the world of women. ha ha! i am still so jealous - it sounds like you are having such a great time and taking advantage of every opportunity. keep posting!