Grace's Peace Corps Adventures

Finishing all my projects at Laguna Government School

Wednesday and Thursday September 14 and 15, 2011

I spent full days at school trying to finish up all my projects! A lot to do in little time!

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Cuxtal Training continues!

Tuesday September 13, 2011

Today the lady of Guatemala began her training sessions today (I am very happy because my grant is finally ending well). My ladies group told me not to attend because the Guatemala lady might see a white person and expect to be paid more. Therefore, I am having the ladies report back to me after training and Ms. Maria is in charge of taking pictures of the ladies weaving the beautiful cuxtals. I was told that this new design takes a lot of time and is much more difficult than what the Laguna ladies are used to. I am very proud of my ladies… their motivation and desire to learn is very high and great!!!

Full day of School

Monday September 12, 2011

Today I spent the day at Laguna Government School. PS today Ms. Rosa and Ms. Leonora went to pick up the lady from Guatemala who will teach my women’s group new designs for cuxtals. I was able to see some of her bags and they are really cool I would definitely buy some myself. I hope my ladies learn a lot from her!

Celebrating our two year anniversary.... TOBACCO CAYE!!!

Tabacco Caye

Friday September 9, 2011

Today I and the other second year Peace Corps volunteers went to Tobacco Caye to celebrate our 2 year anniversary of Peace Corps… and our COSing! I like the way lonely planet describes Tobacco Caye… “Tiny Tobacco Caye, 200 yd long, 100 yd wide and mainly sandy, sits right on the barrier reef 12 miles from Dangriga. With half a dozen places to stay, it’s popular with travelers on a limited budget looking for the Gilligan’s Island experience. The atmosphere is sociable and friendly. At most accommodation all guests eat at the same time, and three places have bars open to all.”

Celebrating 2 years of Peace Corps Service

Saturday September 10, 2011

I love spending time with other Peace Corps Volunteers. I feel that I have really bonded with all of them in the past two years of this incredible but tough Peace Corps experience.

Sunday September 11, 2011

Today I headed back to Laguna early. I finished my book and had a productive day, until I took a long nap… from the long medical week and fun weekend!

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COS Medical Evals

First Day of Medical Tuesday September 6, 2011

Today was my first day of medical evaluations for my Peace Corps Close of Service. I was excited I didn’t pass out when they took my blood and I got exempted from my stool samples because I told Nurse Jackie that I wouldn’t be able to go.

I enjoyed hanging out with Megan, Lilly, and Emily! However, the Garden City (the hotel PC puts up) makes me sick because of all the mold it has in all the rooms.

Second Day of medicals
Wednesday September 7, 2011

Today’s second day of medical was just spent getting work done and traveling from Belmopan to Belize.

Third Day of Medical
Thursday September 8, 2011

Today my first appointment for the day was the dentist. I have always loved going to the dentist because I love the feeling after when my teeth are all clean!

My second appointment was a full physical with Dr. Craig. It was very easy and quick. However, I made sure he covered everything… checking my nose and ears etc.

My last appointment for the day was to go to eye doctors just to pick out a new pair of glasses. Lilly came with me because I wanted help choosing a new stylish pair of glasses. It took forever to find a pair I liked; Lilly was very kind and patient and I appreciated it greatly. I was very pleased with the pair I picked and the office will ship them to PG in the next few days.

I survived medical… thank goodness because I was dreading it!

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First day of school/ planning for Central America tour!

Monday September 5, 2011

Today was the first day of school. It was a great day. Every student was in their uniform (this was the first time I have seen that in my 2 years being at Laguna Government School). We also have two new enthusiastic teachers this year!

After school I left to stay at Heather’s (PCV in Belmopan) to discuss our itinerary for traveling all Central America countries. She planned so well… I am grateful and getting so excited.

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Bern's Classroom!

Sunday September 4, 2011

Today I helped Bernadina set up her classroom! Today it was starting to look like a real classroom!

After we were finished Norman, Ms. Gloria and her uncle, Bernadina and I went out for a cold soft drink because it has been so so so so very hot my Sprite tasted so good.