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Lago De Yojoa

      This past weekend a group of us teachers drove out for a short weekend at Lago de Yojoa. This is only the second time since I have been, but it already feels familiar. We drove up to Lago after school on Friday determined to have a relaxing weekend.
      Saturday I wanted to explore PANACAM (National Park). No one else was available to join me so I hiked this path alone. I am so glad that I did, the paths are well marked and maintained. It was peaceful and lovely! In the afternoon I walked Los Naranjos, an archaeological park that has not yet been excavated. I ate dinner with the teachers, but everyone was here to do their own thing. Reading, eating chocolate cake, and relaxing were the plans for the evening.

Los Naranjos

     After a short walk Sunday morning, it was back to work!

Rio Congrejal

      This weekend we had Friday off, so that means it was time for another adventure!
      Friday morning we flew out of Tegucigalpa headed to La Ceiba. From there, it was another 30 minute ride into the forest. We stayed at Omega Tours, an outfit run by a German couple. The afternoon was spent winding our way through the path of beautiful Pico Bonito National Park. We swam in little pools, hiked up to El Bejuco cascades, and walked across Rio Cangrejal on a suspension bridge.
      Saturday morning I had a delicious cup of coffee and typical breakfast as we prepared for a day on the river. We had two amazing guides from New Zealand and one Honduran who took us swimming, climbing over/jumping off of boulders, and rafting! Even though the river is very low during this part of the dry season, I still wouldn't want to be swept away down the rapids. The second half of the day was through class III rapids, they weren't super scary but a good first experience. It also gave me time to look around at the beautiful scenery. We did, however, manage to flip the raft on one little rock... It was such a lovely time! I went back in the evening to scramble around on the boulders and take pictures of the river at sunset.
      Today I woke up early to climb up behind the lodge for some sunrise pictures of Pico Bonito. After two cups of coffee, I relaxed in a hammock and went for one last dip in the river before our flight back into the city.

School Update

Still nothing much to write about....so I'll post some cute pictures of my kids instead.

Reading to Pre-K

Reading to Pre-K

Reading with Parents!

Celebrating Ms. Cuty's Birthday!

Ms. Cuty turns 50!

Playdough Model

Finishing February

View of Tegus from La Cumbre

      Not much to write about the past couple of weeks. Just keeping up, trying to survive until the end of their 3rd Quarter. Ms. Pereira, my principal, broke her wrist and has been out for several weeks recovering. We had fun this week celebrating Dr. Seuss in preparation for his birthday which is today.
      Salsa is still going well. We ordered "real" salsa shoes and will be super excited when they arrive! Still playing lots of ultimate frisbee, though some key players are shipping out this week. I went to a game night at the Union Church, an English church that I have been attending. Most of its members are teachers from the Christian schools in Tegus. They are not allowed to drink or dance....sad day...
      Yesterday, Stacey, Keiko, and I went to Casa Campo (a really nice gym) to lift weights, chill by the pool, and play a little soccer with a few embassy people. Then we went to dinner at La Cumbre, a fancy restaurant that overlooks the city, for a teacher's birthday.

Kinder A self-portrait from their art class