Our first REAL trip downtown

We went down to the "city" Tegucigalpa today on a "Rapidito" which translated means "a bus with twice as many people on it than should be" It only cost about 60 cents round trip. Once we got down there, we did a little shopping and then went for Chinese food. For about $7, we got enough food for two meals for both of us. This picture is where we went shopping for drapery fabric. We didn't find anything, but our friend did get some nice pictures of the plaza where we went shopping. Walking back to catch the Rapidito was a long walk back but better than walking up the hill. Thanks for continuing to pray for us. Please pray for Caroline especially. She has been really worn out from the packing and thinner air. They say it can really wear some folks out. Talk more to you later.

Mike

What to Send!!!!!

Some of you have been asking us what you can send. These are some things that would make our lives better:

• Damprid (or anything to remove moisture)!!!!!!!!
• Spices of any kind
• Good recipes of any kind that you have...(we have to do much more food preparation here)
• Plastic Containers of any kind
• Bulletin Board Border (for Home Economics and Math)
• Any kitchen utensils (to be used in the classroom, there are three kitchens)
• Hemguages (to be used in the classroom)
• Any sewing supplies that you don't need (to be used in the classroom)
• Paper muffin cups
• Ziploc Bags
• Powdered Gatorade
• Yarn and Thread (they are way more expensive here)
  

Just to let you know...apparently it cost between $25.00 and $30.oo to send anything here and it takes almost a month to get here even if they tell you it will take 6-10 days. Letters take that long too. If you would rather give us something to take back when we come home in December that would be great too! Thanks in advance for all of your prayers and whatever you send! We are so blessed in the states. This school is blessed as well compared to other schools here, but still has no where near what we have in the states. A lot of the stuff that we threw away in the home economics labs when we were cleaning out at North Forsyth is the type of thing that they are using here! It is amazing what you make do with when you don't have it!

Visiting the City

We have been to the city many times to get things like bug killer, groceries and ect. It has been an adventure to ride the bus down the mountain. I don't usually get car sick when I looking out the window, but there are so many curves that I have really felt nausous. Here is a picture from the bus! It is beautiful here!

Caroline

Another Busy Day

Today was a very scary day. We got our tour of the school. Caroline has a pretty nice sized room with lots of space and supplies.I'll let her tell you abouyt that later... I on the other hand, don't really have a room. Yet. My room will be in a new building they are working on and is scheduled to be finished in September. Until then, I will float around using other people's rooms which is actually a blessing since I don't really have any teaching supplies save a calculator and pencil. Here is a picture of us after the toor in front of one of the high school buildings. One prayer request: The girl in the next apartment got some kind of bug and has been hospitalized for dehydration. Please pray that she recovers in time for school ---it begins on the 16th. Also pray that I can "remember" all the math stuff I learned so long ago!

Love you all and tahnsk again for praying for us,

Mike

Unanswered Questions

We have had a lot of questions that I think that I will try to answer...if you have anymore, just let me know!

• First of all, the weather is wonderful! I am sitting outside right now connecting to someone's wireless Internet connection and have great reception...it is not so good inside. I don't think I have sweated at all since I have been here. We will be here until Decemeber 19th and then we will come back to the states for Christmas.
• Our little dog is staying with my parents at the Kapp Farm in Rural Hall if anyone wants to visit her! My mom told me that she missed us the first few days, but I think she may be better now.
• We are in orientation right now and school starts on Thursday, August 16 with two half days Thursday and Friday. The other teachers arrive on Wednesday and they will be doing training with us.
• We have not gotten our 60 cubic feet of boxes yet and probably will not get them before school starts. That is concerning because my teacher stuff is in there....so pray that they come before that!

I think ths is the craziest thing I have ever done, but it has been a fun adventure so far! God bless you and we miss you!
Caroline

Our Apartamento...

Incase you were wondering what our apartment looks like...here it is! Right now, we are still unpacking but cannot believe how much space we have and how little stuff we have! I think everyone should get rid of their stuff and then you realize how little you need. Enjoy the pictures! Please pray that we will get rid of all the bugs (ants, roaches and some kind of knat thing.)

Caroline

Super Paiz!

We just got back from "Super Paiz" which is basically a Wal-Mart....only for some reason they can't call it that. I even saw Wal-Mart boxes! Some things are cheaper like fruits and vegetables but others things cost more like prepared foods. We went to Quizzno's for lunch and my meal was about $6 which is about the same as it was in the states. There is pretty much everything you need here it's just a matter of finding it. Here is something I haven't seen in the states: Spiderman themed Taco kits. I almost bought one.

There are some things that we cannot find and would love to have...starting with family sized tea bags. Some of you wanted to know if you could send us stuff...we'll let you know...Most of all, continue to pray for us.

So far, we have enjoyed it and has been very eye opening and has made us so thankful for the basics we have taken for granted.

Mike and Caroline