Waterfalls and loss of running water...

Work starts tomorrow! Woo Hoo (who says that? I must be the only person I know psyched for work) But my reason for the excitement is to really settle in. It is kind of like the start of the school year, kids say they aren't looking forward to it, but in reality everyone enjoys seeing their friends again (ok that was a stretch but go with it)

All week the Belize city JVs have been living with us as we ran a summer camp at the school. The camp was hilariously out of control and we all had fun. The BZC kids left today to head back to their respective house and various places of work. It was hard to see them go, we have been together nearly everyday since Orientation at Carroll nearly a month ago. At the same time, it is a sign that the transition of Phase II is over and we are beginning to settle in.

The past week our second year volunteers have taken us on a variety of fun adventures. Including some ancient Maya Ruins, two separate waterfalls (one: tranquil and scenic and the other... raging flood waters, 30 feet high) Needless to say I jumped off of both of them. (I'm still alive mom don't worry) and a Garifuna Village...

I have pictures of our adventures to come.

* i have been reading a lot while here in Belize... I have been here for three weeks and I have already read four books. My house has a really great book selection. Books read so far: Siddartha, The Alchemist, Radical Compassion (amazing book!) and Beautiful Boy.

If you have a book that you fniished and think is great, send it down to me and I will think YOU are great. .... in the world of no tv, vcrs, and dvds... books are one of the main sources of entertaintment.

(my apologies for the briefness and boriness of this post)