Saturday Update and Pics

Margaret Pentecost

Our students on this trip are some of the finest young people that I've ever met.  They continue to impress me with their thoughtfulness and professionalism.   Friday was a rainy and messy day, but they walked through the rain to their classrooms and with the students.   OK, not only did it rain, but it poured!!!  When the rain stopped, then the flying insects emerged.  It was quite a sight. 

After school was out, we got dressed up and drove to Dangriga which is about an hour's drive away and had dinner on the beach.  After dinner, we were entertained by a local Garifuna drumming and traditional dancing group.  We had a lovely evening.  Since it rained so much on Friday, we decided not to attempt the drive and climb up the mountain in the rainforest.  Instead, we took a boat ride to Placencia and enjoyed some local shopping and time in a new community.  This afternoon, we are having a Derby party Belizean style...chicken burritoes and ice cream.  We are are drawing for our horse and playing games.  Tonight, we are headed to watch the local team play in a championship soccer game.