I am finally here, after another long long day of traveling, in Cochabamba. I had a day of rest with my family... Vicky and her husband, Dussam, and their adorable 6 month old daughter Valentina! The family and I went into the city last night... they needed some things for the baby. They have a car, which I think maybe be pretty lucky, but it was a fun ride into town. They don´t wear their seatbelts and I felt like Brian Regan when I tried to find my seatbelt in the back seat... "wait, give me a rope or something"... I giggled to myself. It was a beautiful night... the winter in Cochabamba is like the summer in Seattle... perfect! I also got to meet Dussam´s parents and brother. It was nice that they included me in everything.
Then today I met with the organizers at my office and I got a small tour of the city center... it was really overwhelming. They told me about my work too, which I don´t start until Monday, and it sounds like I will have my own patients and a group therapy session (with about 5 kids). Should be interesting. They were warning me that it will be hard though and it sounds like I will have mental and physical disabilities to work with.. yikes. I am off now for a meeting with all the volunteers and perhaps I will be traveling with some of them since tomorrow is a holiday and we all have a long weekend.
Hasta Luego!
Then today I met with the organizers at my office and I got a small tour of the city center... it was really overwhelming. They told me about my work too, which I don´t start until Monday, and it sounds like I will have my own patients and a group therapy session (with about 5 kids). Should be interesting. They were warning me that it will be hard though and it sounds like I will have mental and physical disabilities to work with.. yikes. I am off now for a meeting with all the volunteers and perhaps I will be traveling with some of them since tomorrow is a holiday and we all have a long weekend.
Hasta Luego!
5 comments:
Glad you have arrived safely. All our love, A. Jeanne and U. Al
Hi Janna
Glad you made it safely to Cochabamba. Did you see the volcano on your way out of Quinto?
We made it to Lima and on to Cusco (I think you will like it there). In the sacred valley today and tommorow.
Lots of love
Dad and Shannon
Yay Janna! Sending bueno vibes your way!
Hi Janna!!
Wow - I just spent my lunchtime catching up on your trip - amazing!! Your descriptions of the wildlife are giving me a great "visual" - esp swimming with the sea lions and turtles. What a wonderful adventure you are having, and it's so nice that a big part of it was spent with your Dad and Shannon. I hope the next phase of the trip is just as rewarding!!
Much Love - AA
I finally just read it all! Sounds like you are having an amazing time. I especially love that in the last (or first one you wrote) blog you mentioned Brian Regan. He really is everywhere.
Love and miss you tons.
Bean
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