Oh Quiché

Well, we have almost completed two weeks here living in Quiché and things have slowed down quite a bit. It is nice to be going to a job on a regular basis as we both need something to do and love the people we work with. It is a great atmosphere to be in and we are really beginning to feel like a part of the team. The last few weeks we have sat in on many of the English classes, strategizing how we will teach, along with helping out the students in the classes. We are always given a warm welcome with many "Good Afternoon's" and kisses on the cheek. The students love learning from Americans. In addition we also took in upon ourselves to market the class, creating and passing out small fliers in various locations around the town advertising "native speakers." Other than that we have been working as eye candy for the organization showing off the fact that the Americans really did come to teach as well as administering a few English placement tests for a few people that have some "advanced" English skills.

The home life has been very good as well. We spend a lot of time cooking together, reading, playing games, and much more. Over the last two weeks we have filled in many of the gaps in supplies we needed for the house such as lawn chairs for the rooftop, tupperware, bedsheets, and a few more things. We have however been struggling to find hangers. I spotted them one day at a small booth in the market, but unfortunately haven't seen them since. Perhaps the big market this Saturday and Sunday will yield some.

Overall things are much slower here. Not a lot to do on a weekend except shop at the market, go for a walk, or watch a local soccer game. Tonight we are going out with the office for a little soccer match and birthday celebration, so that will be some much welcomed entertainment.

Lastly, a care package ordered from the Piering Household should have just arrived this evening via San Francisco, so we are greatly awaiting its contents. Thanks again to Mom and Dad Piering.