Time for a little of nothing

So I am at the capital right now, waiting to meet my new host family. We had a tropical depression sweep through southern Belize and everyone below the bridge (the only bridge that connects southern to northern Belize) had to consolidate to the capital. It wasn't a big deal but it meant that we couldn't have our thank you dinner for our previous host families. Lots of host families. Anyways, it turns out that it was a good thing because the bridge is completely wiped out, not in need of repair, but in need of a new bridge. It will probably take over a week for that to happen but I am moving to western Belize and won't have to deal with the bridge anymore!

Other than that, not much is happening. I am super excited to meet my new host family and get to know my new community. I am really looking forward to start working with my counterparts, although it will be slow going. Everything happens here in slow motion, everything except consolidations.

I did have an amazing weekend. On Friday I had to head to Belize City to go to the doctor's office. I have had a nasty cough for over a month and started to get some sinus pressure too. I went to the doctor's, had some xrays and found out I have a sinus infection. I started taking meds and I feel 10x better. But I was scared shitless having to go to Belize City on my own. Ever since I have been in Belize I have heard about how dangerous Belize City is. In reality, my trip there was painless. No worse than Detroit. :)

I got home on Saturday at noon and was escorted by my host brother to their boat, which we took to the island they are care taking. So I got to chill with my other youth trainees on a private island all day and night. We had an amazing time. We played cards, ate great food (and cake), and showed some Belizeans how to make smores. Awesome. Then on Sunday we headed back home and hooked up with our youth group Melissa and I have been working with. We organized a beach clean-up that day and had a huge turnout. Over 90 people showed up which we successfully herded into a bus and then onto boats. It was quite a feat and wouldn't have been possible without the help of some local adults. So I spent Sunday afternoon on the beach, sweet. After that we, meaning the 5 youth trainees, plus a couple of trainees from different sites all meet at Chris' house for his bday dinner. More cake. Just a wonderful weekend all-around. Sometimes I am amazed that this is my life. Alright I will post pictures soon. Love and miss all of you guys!!