First impression: H O T
I'm so excited right now. We had our staging yesterday where we got to know everyone and were told what was expected of us and what we should expect in Nica. They weren't lying about the heat. It's a solid 95 and humid going into the rainy season. It is expected to rain 6-7 days a week, usually storming at night and spots of cloudiness and sun rays during the days lasting through November.
Everyone in the group is radiating excitement. There is so much to look forward to right now and it is clear everyone is on the same page. We have heaps paperwork to complete as you can imagine. We've already feasted on our first serving of rice and beans for lunch and were informed that this would be a staple in your everyday diet here in Nica.
We were cultured in some hand motions in an effort to understand the local non-verbal communication when verbal fails. There are several and most differs from ours at home in context and the way they are expressed. They have hand motions for arriving via horseback. The pointer + middle of the one hand straddle the opposite hand's pointer finger.
We are slowing down this afternoon/evening in an effort to read through the packets of information and relax because none of us enjoyed any sleep last night due to a 2:00am wake up call. I'm going to start sprucing this blog up soon with videos and pictures because all this text is boring you and me both.
Adios! I need to start practicing my spanish. It's everywhere.
I'm so excited right now. We had our staging yesterday where we got to know everyone and were told what was expected of us and what we should expect in Nica. They weren't lying about the heat. It's a solid 95 and humid going into the rainy season. It is expected to rain 6-7 days a week, usually storming at night and spots of cloudiness and sun rays during the days lasting through November.
Everyone in the group is radiating excitement. There is so much to look forward to right now and it is clear everyone is on the same page. We have heaps paperwork to complete as you can imagine. We've already feasted on our first serving of rice and beans for lunch and were informed that this would be a staple in your everyday diet here in Nica.
We were cultured in some hand motions in an effort to understand the local non-verbal communication when verbal fails. There are several and most differs from ours at home in context and the way they are expressed. They have hand motions for arriving via horseback. The pointer + middle of the one hand straddle the opposite hand's pointer finger.
We are slowing down this afternoon/evening in an effort to read through the packets of information and relax because none of us enjoyed any sleep last night due to a 2:00am wake up call. I'm going to start sprucing this blog up soon with videos and pictures because all this text is boring you and me both.
Adios! I need to start practicing my spanish. It's everywhere.
some key verbs i liked: radiating and sprucing. and hot is better than cold. <3 sarah skim
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