Update

So over the past few days we have spent some time on the north coast. We went up last Wednesday for a retreat for our group, then picked up some of the other volunteers friends, then headed back up for a few more days of R and R. The beaches were beautiful, and we really enjoyed out time there. The retreat was at Sambo Creek, a Garifuna village (the indigenous people) right near La Ceiba. The town was small and quiet, and it was the prefect place for a retreat. We then headed to San Pedro Sula to pick up Melissa’s friend, then the next day we drove to Tela. Well, almost to Tela (on the north coast also). About 20 minutes south of Tela, we broke down! Of course I was thinking, call AAA, but apparently it doesn’t work like that here. We happened to beak down outside an aldea, and the people there were really helpful. One man came out to help us out, and about an hour later we were being towed to Tela, so a mechanic cold check out truck out. The tow was a bit unconventional, but it certainly did the job. We got there about 40 minutes later, and settled into a hotel. Over the next few days we enjoyed the sun, sand, and really good fish. We went on a tour of a mangrove forest that was based out of another Garifuna village, and it was great for us to see the local culture. Apparently there are about 28 families that live in thatched roof huts, and they are all (men, women and children) fishermen! There isn’t any farmable land there, and poor transportation, so they subsist basically on fish, plantains, rice, beans and coconut products. We had a great traditional lunch, then enjoyed the beach for a while. At that point we were notified out car was ready, so we got back to the hotel so they could drop it off. We spend one last night and then headed out early. However, the car had other things in mind. About 5 minutes out of town, it broke down again! The mechanic came to the rescue and towed it back to his shop, then gave us a ride to the bus terminal so we could head back and get to work. Joe and Sean are still on the north coast, so hopefully they will be picking it up for us on their way back. It was quiet an adventure indeed!

I’m not sure if everyone has head, but I recently accepted a job offer in Burlington from Fletcher Allen Medical Center. I am very happy to accept the position, it is on a General Medical Floor. The only thing is that I do have to leave a bit earlier than expected, because the position starts on April 6th. I will probably post again before I come back, but I just wanted to let everyone know that in some point in the near future I will actually be employed! Thanks to everyone who wished me luck on the interview and who supported me throughout the process!


The beach at Miami near Tela



A rediculous looking bird



Our alligator friend




Mangrove forest





Feeding time for the pelicans