I'm better now

So this is the blog I was going to post before my computer went to shit. I wanted to let you all now that I am an official volunteer. That's right folks!! I am moving on up. Swearing in was very nice, the ceremony was held at the Governor General's estate. Both my host families, the one from training and my new one, attended the event. Needless to say, I felt very loved. After the official event, PC paid for a banquet dinner for all volunteers, first and second. It was really nice and the food was amazing!! The first years (that would be my group) did superlative awards and well, I won" Most likely to extend a 3rd year". More will be revealed on that one!!

It just occured to me that I never told you guys about my new placement; better late than never. I am placed in a town called San Ignacio, which has about 10,000 people in it. It also has a sister city called Santa Elena which has about the same population. This is considered pretty large for a country that only has 300,000 people. So it turns out I am a urban volunteer. It wasn't really what I was expecting but it’s not that bad once I get over my expectations of living in a thatch roof hut. It is absolutely beautiful, all of Belize is gorgeous. Right now I am living with another host family until at least the first of the year, possibly longer. I was going to post some pictures but this computer won't let me so here is a link to my photobucket account if you want to look at some pictures: http://s477.photobucket.com/albums/rr139/TerraAnn25/

I am right next to, and I mean RIGHT NEXT to Cahal Pech, which are Mayan ruins. Its a two minute walk from my house to the ruins. On Sundays there is free admission for Belizeans (which would also include me). I am pretty sure this will be my new chill spot on Sundays.

Alright that's it guys. I promise I will do a better job at keeping this updated.