Where to begin...
So many interesting things have happened here in Honduras so far that it would be impossible to write about all of them. Everything is so new and exciting in the beginning, resulting in sensory overload. Here have been some of the highlights so far:
- Community - Upon arrival, there has been no lack of community. There are game nights, movie watching, and potlucks galore as we figure out what fellowship means here in Honduras. Both the new and returning teachers have done a great job of making everyone feel welcome. More on this in a later post.
- Extended Preparation Time - The high school start date has been pushed back to August 29th as we wait for a remodeling construction project to be completed. However, we still have to be on campus from 6:55am-3:00pm everyday. For some, this means finding things to keep them busy. For me, it means extra planning time to figure out what it looks like to teach Statistics.
- Climate and Weather - Living on a mountain with a high elevation means cool temperatures (which are so very welcome after the humid, hot summer temperatures of the Ohio Valley). Most days are in the high 70s (F) with temperatures dipping down after it rains (almost daily for a short period). While mostly an ideal weather situation (in my humble opinion), storms cause many power outages.
- Shopping in Tegucigalpa - Each Saturday, the school provides a bus that takes teachers into the city to buy groceries. We have visited several stores and supermarkets to get a variety of options. Today we went to an open air market (that we'll visit twice a month) in the parking lot of the National Soccer Stadium. The abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, the colors, and the non-stop Spanish conversation were amazing.
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