I landed in Oaxaca two days ago and have been trying to find my way since. Basically, nobody speaks English....including my teachers and housemother. It has been fairly frustrating and I have been reduced to tears at least three times so far. However, I have to remind myself that I was not in this to take the easy road. I am truly doing Spanish immersion!
I have not figured out how to upload pictures yet, but will investigate more as I get more comfortable here. Oaxaca is a medium size city, fairly poor, with small streets and somewhat run down buildings. There is also a lot of beauty. The churches are amazing with intricate designs. My house is very colorful and decorative. I think of it as my own Casa Azul, only it is orange. I feel safe there...which means a lot. Overall, I have felt safe everywhere....just out of my element.
My hope is in the next week I will feel more at ease then I do now. Thank goodness for another student named Matt from San Jose. He has been a lifesaver for learning some of the basics.
More later...
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hugs and kisses from Oregon!
We are glad we were able to find and access your blog, Sarah. We--Mindy, dad & Patricia--are standing at the kitchen counter trying to remember the Spanish word for "orange." Patricia thinks it's "naranja." Anyhow, we love your remark that your Oxaca home looks like Casa Azul, except it's orange. Dad and Patricia are hanging out and doing Washington, D.C.-related errands during the day whihle Mindy's at work. Much love.
Hi Sarah: I've never read a blog, much less been a blogger! It will be very nice to hear about your adventures on the road, using all this high-tech stuff! Hasta luego! xxoo Mary
Honey, I'm sorry it's hard at first! But you are gonna be so glad you did this, and I commend you because I always wanted to but never had your "balls." Can't wait to see pics. Lovin'your blog!
Hi Sarah! So excited to see your blog and get an update. Espero que todo vaya bien guapa! Phoebe misses you a lot and we're anxious to get more updates. Hope that 501 spanish verbs is coming in handy heeheehee.
Hasta super pronto Sarah y que te lo pases muy bien. Un abrazo muy fuerte. xoxo Dana, Danny and Phoebe
(BTW, it says I'm OHSU MFMU Research from an old job of mine but and I can't extract it from my account so just disregard it:))
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