This first part of the week has been full of training and orientation. Currently we're staying in Belmopan in a local hotel that's about a 10min walk from the Peace Corps office where we have our daily activities. Bonus to the office: free wifi & air conditioning.
Yesterday we traveled to Xunantanich, on the western border. Very impressive Mayan ruins...we were able to climb all the way to the top and look out and into Guatemala. AWESOME! I did scoot my butt all the way to the edge at the top for a photo (hopefully I'll be able to post it soon) but my fear of heights definately kicked in a little.
On the way home, after some tire trouble with the van I was origionally riding in, a few of us stopped in San Ignacio at a place called Cayo Twist for some ice cream. It only sells soy ice cream but it was delicious, especially in the Belizean heat!
Today we're headed to the local river to cool off and there's a chance for some of us to wash our clothes there as well. It's almost time to head out so I'll post more later when I get the chance.
Sounds awesome so far...Just wondering about the river....will you always be having to wash your clothes in the river? I can't wait to see your picture on the ruin....Did it make you recall your rainforest activity on the planks??? Good to hear from you. Take care! Luv ya!
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ReplyDeleteIt is Melissa and her class from Elm City. The class wants to know where are the washing machines. Washing clothes in the river does not sound like fun. We are waiting for your next update and pictures. Melissa