Hello everyone out there in cyberland. Writing to update you on the events of the week. Last weekend, Rocio, Bobby, Kelly, and myself went on a two-day camping trip. We went to a really cool spot called Coimata. The mountains are very high here, and the landscape varies quite a bit. We camped by the riverside where we could jump in pools by waterfalls, the water is cold like good old NC, but its a turquois color. I climbed up a mountain as far as I could and saw two Bolivian Condors!!! Seriously, these birds were huge and flew very close to me while I was up there! I later found out that they are endangered and pretty aggressive. Coimata is a refuge for the Bolivian Condor. I just finished my second futsal match. After the tie last week I came out with my game face this week. We won 9-5. I scored seven goals! The air is thin up here so its important to take it easy. Kelly is helping me stay fit with some excellent Yoga instruction.
(This is right outside our room) She's coming right along with her Spanish, and as always quick to share an adventure. We've been exploring the city and taking photos. Honestly, we have Cable TV in our room and I don't think I've watched so much TV since college. I was super frustrated with my spanish this week and felt as if I had a lack of purpose for myself and needed a "buck up buttercup" speech, which Kelly was quick to provide and as they say todo esta bien. ----Holla holla
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I am envious of your seeing the Condors and so close! I hope your scouted out before jumping (sorry but it is the Mom in me) into the waterfall pools. As you are heading into summer we are getting a big cold blast. We broke an all time record on cold weather this week. Great job guys on the big futsal win. I'd love to watch you play again. Kelly how are you enjoying the altitude. I hope you will share some pictures as you can. Michael, remember to allow yourself time to embrase the dialect and language it is a part of the experience. I love you both and wish you plesant days ahead. Love always, Mom
ReplyDeleteJust about ready to leave school for a five day holiday and head out to Texas. I'll leave at 3:00 in the morning and hopefully arrive in time for lunch with Poppie. He and I will proceed to Texas to see Betty and her family. We will help her arrange the furniture and fix up her newly purchased farm house built in 1915. I wish you all a great Thanksgiving and I hope you know that I am so thankful for you in my life. Will try to blog again soon. Have a great week!
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