Nicaragua. Upside down and backwards from what I knew in the States. Or just different. Depends on your point of view. You adjust you thinking when in a place that's not your own. And I'm sure I'll experience reverse culture shock when re-entering the States in 2 months. I thought I'd be fun to share some things that are now a part of my world here. And share random photos of places and food. Learning your way around town... most streets don't have names. Homes don't have numbers or addresses. Addresses are stories with reference points. I stand in awe each time I'm with someone following directions to a new location. It's incredible we find places. (our neighbor's dog Max) Mail is tricky. Not the system we have in the U.S. So no online shopping and 2 day shipping. Amazon doesn't deliver here. It takes 2-3 months to correspond with the States; that is if the item makes it to the destination. If you want something you can't buy...
Hello friends! As month 3 comes to an end, just want to update with some quick photos and stories. Please keep Nicaragua in your prayers - the political unrest and economic side-effects are far from over. The common people are feeling it and need strength for each day. This beautiful country and its people are teaching me so much. I am regularly eating large helpings of humble pie. Two weeks ago, a whole pie. But so much good is coming from this experience - even the tough parts. Some sound bites to sum up some of the lessons: You can't change people. I'm a blip here. Nicaragua operated without me and will again just fine when I'm gone. Ask questions. There's a history behind how things got to where they are. The impact you leave may not be tangible or palpable and that's ok. Messy is beautiful. Trust your schooling - you know more than you think. This was never about me. I'm a small piece of a much bigger story. Some snapshots of life her...