This week was a very encouraging week. We recieved a lot of positive words from people and it has really lifted our spirits. We had language interviews and we both are at the level you need to pass in order to be a volunteer, though we both want to keep getting better in our language. Over the past couple of weeks we have really adapted to the culture and picked up on the language. We are getting used to saying ¨adios¨to people as we pass each other instead of ¨hi¨. Joe and I have really enjoyed getting to know our host family and playing with the neighborhood kids.
Tuesday we went to the country and cooked with the people. We used a lot of soy and it was a lot work. We even make soy milk. Wednesday we learned tradition Paraguayan songs and dance. It was interesting to see. Friday I had to give a ¨charla¨ (a little 30 minute workshop) with another volunteer on using education games in the classroom. It was in Spanish and I was very nervous, but it went well. All in all we had a very busy week and are very tired.
It has been cooler here which is nice and we adjusted to the daylights savings time and it gets dark around 7 o´clock so we go to bed on time. Its nice we are only 1 hour away from home instead of 3.
We are anticipating packages from family members. It has been 3 weeks so far....we are hoping no one ate our candy or stole our High School Muscial 3 movie.
We miss you all!!!!
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We have been thinking about you and hoping that all is going well. It sounds like you are adjusting to the tropical climate and cuisine.
We are proud of the both of you and hope that you enjoy your adventure. We will be sending a care pack off this week.
We are praying for you. We know that you are both very strong focused people who have a common goal. Be safe.
Doug and Sandee
It is so much fun to hear from you. We were excited to see the title of your post.
We were encouraged just because of your encouraging week.
Many prayers from Iowa!
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