4 Months...wow

The short of the story is that yes, I'm finally teaching English classes at Colegio Ridvan. I have 7 classes each day and 131 students My service there is exhausting, but so rewarding. My teaching helps me delve into my creativity more as well. Most everyday I have Itsy Bitsy Spider or a similar song in my head after classes!

I've moved, again. Now living in a very nice community called Santa Elena, near the capital. I've enjoyed my travels, but being back to a daily schedule has its perks as well. The school is about a 40 minute bus ride away and in a poor area. The contrast doesn't shock me as much as before. I'm glad to be able to educate some children there, I believe learning brings its own wealth and prosperity.

Tried a new fruit today called marañon japones. They look like chili pepper-shaped apples. The seed inside looks like a brain and I'm glad it's not customary to eat it! Can't shake my addiction to the pupusas here, at the school I get to eat them as a snack every morning! More about the kids and food later.