I realize that I've been bad about updating my blog lately and I apologize to all my faithful readers. I've been busy since my tutor starting coming. (although he's missed 2 days already w/o calling:) I feel that I'm learning Creole and he's a good teacher but I wish he was a bit more predictable.
Sunday I went to the mountains with Ysmaille. It was so nice to get out of the city. Ysmaille didn't think I could do the hike up the mountain, he said I would be crying by the end and ask him to carry me. I was so determined that I would make it to the end and I'd be faster than him. I started out great and walked much faster than him, but by the end I was exhausted. I didn't cry but I had to stop and rest a few times. It wasn't that we walked so far it was that it was soooo steep. When we got to his sister's house we had breakfast and got ready for Church. At church I had to stand up and talk about myself. I spoke in Creole!! After Church we walked around and visited with Ysmaille family. They always love to touch my hair and ask me lots of questions. Ysmaille's siter made us a fabulous lunch of french fries, fried plaintain, rice and vegetables and freshly squeezed juice. I really like his sister's family. They are so friendly that I feel like I'm visiting my family. It was so beautitul in the mountains. There were flowers everywhere and it was so peaceful. No cars honking, no people yelling, it was great.
Other than that, life is going well. I'm very busy with the school. I'm not sure what I do all day but I manage to stay very busy getting things for the teachers and doing organizational stuff. After school finishes my tutor comes until 4 o'clock, then I do my homework, play with the kids for a bit and then I'm pretty much ready for bed. I started teaching English in the evenings. I have two different classes because people are at different levels. It makes my day seem really busy but I know they really appreciate it. This weekend I'm going to Jenny's house again. I'm looking forward to a quiet peaceful weekend with a bit of swimming thrown in there. Should be good.
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