It is everything I imagined and more! I love it here! The people are lovely, the weather is BEAUTIFUL, and we have a personal cab driver named Percy, who is at our doorstep within 5 minutes anytime of day!
Ok so there is the run down so far of what we have generally seen! There is so much to talk about since we have been here for a week, but it seems like I'd bore everyone if
So far....
- we have gotten into our apartment (that has air conditioning)!!
- found a few local grocery stores that have the american food we like for reasonable prices
- started school and learned all of the kids names (they are crazy! Example: Jahmur, Zaynah, Tiarra)
- I have been teaching since the first Wednesday I was there! My collaborating teacher is awesome! The first day when we walked up to the school (let me add that the walk is over a mile!!) the front door was open and the teachers were standing in the front door and my teacher yelled, "Which one of these beautiful ladies is mine!" Talk about feeling welcome.
- we have been chased (not really chased) or scared by two mice scurrying down the front hallway of our apartment! Ahh
- I have been observed on my first lesson (today actually)
- been to Caye Caulker (AMAZING... most amazing place I have ever been to in my life)
- been to the Belize Zoo
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| Our daily struggle with figuring out how to divide things by three and then convert to US dollars! |
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| Me and Lauren on the plane ride sitting first class! |
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| Whitney enjoying the ride! |
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| Mimosas in first class! |
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| My mom was our flight attendant! |
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| Arrived in Belize City |
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| The guys loading up our van with our bags... all on top of the van! Ah! |
This is us in Caye Caulker. This little beach had crystal clear water and it was soooo pretty! I cannot wait to go back!
Internet has been the biggest pain in the behind ever! It took a whole week to get it when it was supposed to get installed after 3 days! The guys here are definitely running on Belize time and that time is pretty much whenever they feel like coming out!
These are howler monkeys! haha
I love it here and feel completely safe with my walk to school and in my apartment! So everyone can stop worrying!
I love you guys and will upload more pictures when I can (because SHOCKER I forgot my camera cord) It wouldn't be a real trip if I remembered everything!
Love you guys and talk soon!
I have a video of me doing a walk through of my apartment, but it wont upload! Ill try tomorrow!
Elle
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ReplyDeleteLove you,
Evan
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ReplyDeletei'm so excited to hear all about your journey! davis wants to know what color your classroom is!
love you,
andrea
I'm so glad that your having fun! Its so good to hear from you, keep us posted! Miss you!
ReplyDeleteSarah
Hi Love. I loved reading your blog. Keep them coming. Sooo glad you are having fun. Be safe and have fun. The time will pass quickly! Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteahhhhhhh SAMANTHA! i am so jealous this looks like so much fun! I cant wait to come in march over spring break! its gunna be a blastie! this blog was great..who said you werent a blogger?! well love you toby keith! i miss your dang butt but looks like you are having a tight time! love you and like always i am praying for you! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Sweetie...Love you and love your blog. Have a great time.. Oh the beach looked awesome.
ReplyDeleteHad to use Alex's account cause I couldn't figure this out.
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