Hola! I cannot believe I am actually here! When I first arrived in Rurre, where I am currently sitting in a small internet cafe, I was instantly shocked by the beauty and colors of the jungle, and the pure joy of the town. Everyone seems to know everyone else, making the community appear to function as a whole. Yesterday was our orientation day in Rurre, which was ended by a dinner with the rest of the Rio Beni team. At first, I was a little bit nervous about talking completely in Spanish, but was soon completely comfortable with everyone, and we talked the entire time. We sat under the stars, and took bites of fresh fish in between bouts of laughter. It is amazing how funny things can be, even with a language barrier. Tomorrow we are traveling to the community further into the jungle, and I cannot wait to meet the people and take some amazing pictures!
Hasta la Vista Babay!
Marandah
A cross-cultural educational expedition and fundraiser for the Rio Beni Health Foundation in the rainforest of Bolivia’s northwest Upper Amazon Basin
awesome.
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see the photographs you take and can't wait to hear your spanish at the end of this journey.
love you so much. xx mama
Thinking of you! Picturing you sitting on a bench in the square, listening to the unique and strange sounds of that very special town.
ReplyDeleteTravel safely, have fun!
Missing you!
sounds so wonderful Marandah! LOVE YOU
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