Panama-Carnaval
Dustin (the other Habitat volunteer) and i went to Panama for our last 3 day trip out of the country. We made sure that we went while they were celebrating Carnaval, because it is supposed to be quite a party. Well, Panama lived up to its reputation, but I decided that at 23 I am just too old to be partying like a Panamanian- they don't sleep! And the big draw are these things called Culecos, which is pretty much a huge street party, but everyone has hoses and waterguns, and you spend the entire day soaking wet (nice for the heat though). Well, at first it was really fun, but by the end of the afternoon, there is a tond of wet trash, and who knows what other stuff floating in the streets, and you are in flipflops, and everyone was drunk )not me... which may have been why I didn't quite see the appeal). And they do this for 4 days straight. I went one day, then hung out with a family we know down in Penonome- they are super sweet. Consensus' Carnaval was interesting; not somethign i would want to do again.
More progress with my projects!
Obviously, with so little time left, I am rushing to get as much done as possible. We got the playground installed, and the first day that I opened it, a kid broke his arm! I guess that's just how kids are though, right? We also got the official constructión plans back for the childcare center, and I am in serious fundraising mode. Things are looking good. The elementary school is recycling! And they are excited about it!
Tope in Pacayas
Last weekend the friends and I went to Pacayas which I think will be my last Tope (horse parade) in CR =(. We had a good time though. However, I either got food poisoning or caught a virus, because I spent Sunday night puking. Here are some photos:
Other than these little things, I feel like a lot has been happening, but I can't think of what those things are at this moment. I will try and post a follow up blog soon.
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