Things are beautiful here but of course it is a city and a dirty one. Looking past that things are ok. Alissa and Michelle also US teachers here at the school. We flew in on the same plane and are sharing the same temporary apartment right now. School planning is going on but it is a bit makeshift right now as parts/all of the school is under construction. I am impressed with the progress so far though, and think that by the time students are coming everything will be settled. Shopping, taxi's and all other interactions have been aided by Alissa who speaks fluent Spanish. I am working on my vocab and trying to pick up the language everywhere I can.
I have spent time with my friend Cristabel. I met her in January through Habitat for Humanity and she helped connect me with the school. So far other activities include: a day at the beach, a few evenings out, a baby shower (Cristabel's friends), oragami lessons and a massage. I have found a Yoga studio and will hopefully start soon!
The teachers and staff at school are really nice and have helped us out so much already. We are currently trying to find an apartment near the school, right now we are about 10 blocks or more which is WAY too far to walk in this city.
Students come on the 28th and then things will get really exciting. As for now we are trying to fit in some weekend trips.
2 comments:
I am so proud of you for following your corazon y viajando a DR!
Si tu necesitas algun ayuda, dime, porque puedo ayudarte ensenar espanol!
con carino
Jess
hey I had not seen your blog amiga!! so nice!!!
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