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Let's see...what day is it? Sunday. 5 days. Lots and lots has happened. I really don't feel like I've been here just 5 days. It's always like that in the beginning, though.

I've been out to markets and houses and bars, which means I'm getting used to the combes (combies), which are the vans that pass for public transportation and actually move the majority of the population around the city. They're so small.....I hardly fit. :) Honestly, in the market I was about a head taller than everyone. This city is soooo busy. Very stressful. No breaks. There are people everywehre, cars everywhere, noise and pollution everywhere. It's kind of overwhelming, but I'm learning the ropes and having a really good time.

Last night we went out with the UWC commitee of Peru. Fiorella is part of it and I think she organized the night 'cause she's leaving tomorrow. The people are really wonderful. We stayed out until 5 (no the bars and clubs do not close) and I got to dance salsa in a latin american country. :) THis morning we roused ourselves out of bed to go to a meeting. Apparetnly they haven't had a UWC meeting for a long time (you realize this committe is responsible for all the happenings with UWC in the country: selection, advertising, scholarships, etc) THey had tons to talk about and it took a really long time. I understood a lot of what they were rapid firing out, but not everything. My Spanish is coming along. I can feel the difference from the first day. I understand a lot. Speaking is different.

Here's the big news: I met the boys. I went to Posada Belen today!!!!!! Oh, they're so
sweet. Very affectionate. THere is no other woman in the house, and since they don't really have parents, at least no contact, I think I'll be filling that hole for the next few months. So, I'll be working with them everyday from 3-6 (monday-friday) on school/thinking/educational type activies - which I have to figure out.....I don't have to go on the weekends but I may sometimes. They're so sweet and they seemed really happy to meet me. They had read the letter I sent them and had memorized my name and little bits about me. This is going to be pretty amazing.

Baci

posted by Marielly @ 7:00 PM