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I’m excited to share that I've made it safely to Antigua, Guatemala, where I will be studying Spanish for a
total of twelve weeks. I live with a Guatemalan family only a block from the
school! The home is wonderful and they have taken two of us in as part of their
family. Each day I go to language school from 8-1 where I am tutored by my
teacher, Orquidea. She has a full curriculum for me, including speaking
exercises, reading activities, written translations, pronunciation practice,
and grammar homework. It’s a full day, but I love every minute. There are seven
levels of Spanish in the school and I’m currently on the fourth. I have a long
way to go, but am happy with the progress I’ve made. My teacher’s motto is
“poco a poco,” which means “little by little.” I’m pretty sure she has to
remind me of this every day! 
In my free time, I have had the
opportunity to explore the city and figure out the details of living in Central
America. I’ve successfully gotten a cell phone, figured out how to weigh my
laundry to get it cleaned, mapped out the closest locations for internet, and
identified the ATMs that most likely won’t steal my credit card number. I also
had the opportunity this past weekend to visit another Kids Alive site here in
Guatemala. I attended a large Quinceañera at the KAI home for girls nearby. It
reminded me a lot of the children’s home I will work with in Jarabacoa!
I seem to have found a new rhythm
here, and am very content. I’m eager, of course, to be in the Dominican
Republic, but happy for this time of learning and preparation. Thanks to so
many of you who have helped me get here!
Warmly,
Anna
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