So I've heard that water and electricity don't mix and yet those two things often go hand-in-hand inside of this country and many others. There is this device attached to the top of many showerheads that sends an electric current to the water so it is heated up before it hits your body. You can see the wires right above your head and although the water is good and warm or even hot, I find it especially terrifying that if my hand accidentally touches the shower head, I will feel electric shocks in my body. I love warm showers at times but life seems like an awfully large sacrifice for such a thing! haha okay I'm kidding a little, it is not that dangerous but still...
Today, we spent some time in the morning with the Vida Joven staff learning how to make corn tortillas. It was pretty cool. I took some time to talk to more people from the team and tell them about myself. Most people are just trying to figure out what I am doing so far from home...I guess my courage to uproot from what's comfortable and move here to Nicaragua is pretty confusing.
Later, we got on the Vida Joven school bus and took the ride up to the camp. On the way, we picked up a few Nicaraguan leaders for Vida Joven: Juanillo, Byron, Rosibel, Arnoldo and Luis. Luis I had met the night before at dinner and if the rest of these people are as chill as he is, it's going to be a great week. The ride up to camp was absolutely beautiful. The mountains line the horizon in every direction. Camp is much colder than even Matagalpa was but it was still beautiful. A lot of land and plenty to do. No television and no internet for us was probably the best thing that could have happened. That's the best thing about team trips, even in as little as a week, you can develop friends for life.
Hola Dilaun,
ReplyDeleteFaas especailly got to know the meaning of shock from the "widow maker" shower head :). It is exciting to read about all of your adventures, especailly at Vida Joven. I get a bit jealous when I read about all you get to do and how much you get to hand out with Kate, she is pretty wonderful, isn't she? I miss her so much. I am so proud of you for learning Spanish even though you resisted it when I tried to help you practice before you left :). You are going to know so much more than me by the time you get home...you'll have to tutor me :). I miss seeing you very much, but am so glad to hear you are doing well. I love you and will hopefully talk to you soon. You are in my prayers.
Love, Kendra