Today was a day filled with children, bus rides, and a sketchy trip to the market.
We started off by visiting the school where our housekeeper Keydi is a teacher of 38 Second Grade students. We helped her out by checking their work, doing some multiplication, and drawing a giant picture of a robot! Keydi says that 50% of her students come from a home with no mother and/or father. They are a wild bunch of kids with nothing but love in their hearts. They welcomed us into their classroom right away and bonded with the three of us the whole time we were there.
We then got to experience what Nicaraguan public transportation is like. One word...rough. I don't think this country has any laws to regulate the amount of people that can fit in one bus! It was crazy to say the least. We were looked at often but for the most part we played it cool. It was a very bumpy, fast, and insane ride.
After lunch at a mall that was eerily similar to an average American mall we took another bus to the market. This market was called Israel, and it is definitely a place that we could never go to alone (thank God for Keydi!). We bought some rice, beans, oil and Corn Flakes. We got a lot of "I love you's" and hand grabs from the locals but don't worry, Keydi quickly told them "!No se permite!", which in English means, "That is NOT permitted!". She has turned out to be a guide, a teacher, a personal guard, and a blessing.
All in all our first official day here in beautiful Nicaragua was amazing and exhausting as well (YOU try riding on one of those bumpy buses all day long in 110 degree weather!). Thanks again to all of our family and friends for keeping us in your prayers and thoughts as we are just beginning this journey. We miss you guys already!
I am today what yesterday has made me; tomorrow I shall be changed by today's experiences.
xoxo
Priscilla and Delanie
Geez, that bus ride seemed harsh. I guess you couldn't really say, "seat's tayken". (in the southern voice of an 8 year old) :) Hope you got that :\ Anyways, be careful! And wear lots of OFF to keep those malaria infested mosquitos away!! And wash your hands at all times before touching your face and putting them in your mouth!! Hepatitis A is all over the place!!! And ALWAYS carry hand sanitizer!! If you need some i will more than gladly mail you guys some! It only costs $1 per bottle to keep you guys disease free. I will buy you 50 of them. I'm serious! Please listen to your sister, she will keep you disease free!! Lol. Enough of that, have fun and take lots of pics!
ReplyDeleteI love that you are posting pictures. It just makes you seem closer. Looks like you had a wonderful time. Drink water!!! I can't wait to read about tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHi There- So glad you had a wonderful first day. The pictures were great! You are doing such great work. I look forward to your daily entries. Take care and God Bless you all.
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