Hey hey, it's the end of the school day on a Wednesday here in the cozy little mountain town of Siguatepeque, Honduras. I've been here a little more than 2 weeks, and have been teaching almost since I hopped off the plane. The first two weeks were a blur, awash with Independence day that and kids day celebration this, and even a teachers day holiday. Holy.

I think Sam knows what I'm talking about when I say my brain is tired. I remember we'd sit down on the balcony couch back in Toronto, and not have done a lot of physical work, but were just exhausted at all the input. Here it's new language, new people, new home, new everything.. I can't even buy groceries or take a taxi without a fair bit of language learning.. Fun but busy. Lots to learn.. spanish lessons on monday nights, constant reading and planning for classes.. All the new teachers are finding these first months exhausting, so I'm in good company.

I've got a pretty darn good deal teaching Phys Ed and Science at the primary level.. but it's not as easy as you'd think (if you're silly enough to think it's easy), when you don't speak the same language as the kids. But we're working at it. And I want to do this really well.

Then there's the camp. Once things get settled, I'll use some of the open spots in my timetable to work for the camp up the road. I met Ken, the camp director and there apparently a number of mountain trails to map out using GPS. I think there's just as much to learn from him as anyone else. Or maybe I'll just help Dave build cabins, it's all good.

Sun's going down. The clouds here are amazing.. Off in the roads nearby I can hear a rival school band practising for the marching band competition this Saturday.. we're all going to check it out, apparently it's pretty full on.

Aight, time for dinner, and then off to soccer with some kids at the mission and my roomate..

Here's some pictures of my first day here, more to come..
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=56206&l=3ecfc&id=594095642

Did I mention I went Surfing and Hiking in El Salvadore too? Okay maybe that's why I'm tired..
Pictures to follow.. Talk to you all soon.