Just a quick note on my recover from the surgery.... everything is coming along fine. I was cleared by the doctor to go back to work yesterday. I do have a few restrictions, such as no bike riding for 4 more weeks and no heavy lifting for 10 more weeks. I'm feeling better every day and should be 100% soon. I just have to remember to take it a little easy and not to over do it too soon.
We have picked out our apartment that will be our home for the next two years. We were given a heads up to it by another couple who just left Belize City. The gentleman has been leasing it out to PCV's for 6 years or so. It's very nice in that it comes fully furnished (down to the sheets and plates.... even has a blender!) and it is also fully fenced. Also comes with a German Shepherd guard dog. Having the dog makes me feel a lot better about leaving Keri alone if I have to travel. The big kicker is........ it has AC!!!!!! Some of you may remember me saying we may be living in a grass shack or a nice apartment with cable? Well we are definitely the later. We will post a video when we move in the middle of November.
This Sunday we are heading back to Belmopan for our swearing in ceremony on 10/22. We will finally be official Peace Corps Volunteers! It should be a relatively swanky affair and is being hosted by the Governor General of Belize. I believe the US Ambassador will also be in attendance. We will be glad to put training behind us and get down to the work we have been assigned. We will post some pics from the ceremony, dinner, and the party when we get back. A little side note.... Belikin Beer donated a keg for our swearing in party! WOOHOO!
Now a few pictures from our trip to Gracie Rock and the caves they have there. This area is where they filmed Mosquito Coast.... very appropriate as I have NEVER seen mosquitoes so thick! The cave system was interesting.... actual Mayan pottery shards, cutting tools, even spear heads all visible about the cave. Oh yeah, and also bats.... tons of them! Right over our heads, I'm sure we really freaked them out. Check out the pictures below. The walk through the jungle was beautiful all by itself. After we hung out for a while at the guides house and discussed eco-tourism and it's future in Belize. Gained a lot of insight.
We miss you all dearly.... thanks for the emails and posts! Till next time!
Hi Pat and Keri,
ReplyDeleteBoy what a suprise! Haven't heard from ya'll in so long, and now from such a long distance. Glad to hear that you are recovering nicely after the surgery! Big change in location, huh? I hope your adventure is all you want it to be, sure is a long way from home tho. (That is from a sure 'nuff home grown country girl, I think that going to New Orleans is going a long way, and it is only about 65 miles) Hope you both nothing but success in this venture, and I pray for your saftey. Lovfe you both so much,
Susan
Hi guys!!! Glad Eb and Amy told us about your blog....we look forward to reading it! Glad to see you are OK and recovering from your surgery.....now here is what Bill had to say
ReplyDelete"thought you guys would be digging wells for poor little kids in India or something" hehehehe! His exact words when I was reading your blog to him! HA! He also thought you'd both be living in a tent somewhere so it is really nice to hear about the apartment situation! Can't wait to hear more!
Good Luck!
Trish and Bill