We’ve had three days of class here so far and it’s going well. Our first home visit to see a child will probably be this afternoon!! I’m crossing my fingers… I’ve finally adjusted to the fact that things here happen slowly, if at all. People are late, ranging from 40 minutes to 2 hours sometimes. But everyone means well. I’ve also gotten kind of used to the constant staring and the fact that everyone will practically run across the street to shake my hand and say hello. We’ve been here long enough by now I think that people have started to recognize us and wave enthusiastically when we pass.
The students in the class are really nice and seem excited about the program. We finally have a consistent number of them showing up each morning, 26 total. A few ride over every morning on tiny motor- boats from outer islands. There’s a lot to learn and little time to do it in so days are busy and hectic. I’m basically the organizer of everything (something I’m good at haha) while my mom teaches. I’m learning a lot as well just watching her. It’s a good thing she’s doing out here. We also do home visits twice a week every week. I’ll be the photographer and videographer for that as well.
An added joy of our hotel room is the fact that right outside our balcony is the local gang of stray dogs’ favorite hang- out spot. My favorite one sits on the roof opposite our building, staring straight across into our window. He’s a tiny malnourished brown puppy with floppy ears and the most adorable face. His mom and brother hang out there too.
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