I know its a little late but here is my post on my first week.
Anyways, the reason my blog is so late, is because describing my first week is a train-wreck. Im great at talking but it's hard to describe at points.
Basically here's what I've done:
- I arrived on Tuesday August 20th at 8AM and then went out to breakfast with my family
- Been shopping at the markets, which can be quite big and crazy.. *** (detailed posts on markets and money)
- Retrieved my uniform on Tuesday
- Started school Wednesday August 21st at 8AM (School hours 8AM - 12PM, about 2:30PM - 6PM)
- Had a kind of introduction get together with cousins and counselors on Tuesday *** (detailed post will be about rotary meetings and family get togethers)
- School every day :P
- Eat a lot of food, when Im not very hungry ) ***
- Went to two parties with friends. One Friday, one Saturday.
- Sunday activities ***
- School :P *** X
I know theres not much here and not much to know but be sure to ask if you have any questions. I will do more detailed posts later on the posts with "***" next to them
Sorry about the post, but things are hard to explain and I am always too tired to write when I can think of something to say.
Ciao.
P.S. If there is a "X" next to sentence with "***" It means there is a more detailed post about it up somewhere.
P.S. If there is a "X" next to sentence with "***" It means there is a more detailed post about it up somewhere.
Hi Meghan! I'm glad that you got to Bolivia in one piece and that you've had a very eventful first week. What kind of authentic Bolivian food have you been eating? What's the town that you're living in like (compared to Albany/NYC)? Are the 8-12 school hours going to last for the entire time you're there? And, most importantly, what's the biggest culture shock that you've noticed/experienced thus far?
ReplyDeleteI hope that we can Skype together one of these evenings - let me know what days/times work best for you.
Miss and love you!
P.S. This font is atrocious.
ReplyDeleteHey Yana! Thanks! I like the food but it doesnt settle well with me. For the authentic food, i've had empanadas, and i cant remember the name, but some rice and jerky dish. I tried my first saltena today. Also, Im not living in a town, Im living in a CITY. A really BIG city. It's 125.7sq miles in size. Still not as big as NYC but really big for me. The school hours may change and I may just go in the morning and then volunteer in a clinic in the afternoon but I'm not sure yet. Out of culture shock, just some issues with my mom, but not too much. I really want to Skype with you guys too.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I changed the font, let me know how it is!
Also, we have yummy salads all the time, and I love salad.
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