Off to Managua!!!

I'm heading off to Managua later today to start the second phase of my internship- which will be working with an organization that works to get orphaned children off the streets. I wanted to try and upload some pics but the internet is just really not allowing that. (I'm counting my blessings for having wireless today, so speed is not of my highest concern).

Last night Alma had a goodbye dinner party for me (granted, I will be coming back in four weeks for another week here, but she said it was goodbye to phase one of my nicaragua experience). They cooked traditional nacatamale for me (which is incredible- I really need to learn how to cook that) and we just sat around talking for a couple hours. It is really nerve-racking for me to go to Managua. It's also just hard, because they've really basically adopted me into their families here, so it does feel like saying goodbye to family when I leave for Managua. (I'm so glad that I get to come back for that final week in August!!) I'm also really hoping I won't have to work weekends in Managua so that I can come back and visit the elderly home and help out a little over the weekends. (Keep your fingers crossed for me on that one, okay?)

Anyhow, I might have less readily-available internet in Managua, but I will try and keep you posted as much as I can!

Abrazos,
Rachel