Great Bolivia Day!

Ironically on my one month marker here in Sacaca I experienced my first great Bolivian Day. It is common for Volunteers to have bad and good Bolivian Days, but to have my great Bolivian Day come so soon was a pleasant surprise. Last Friday I decided to get all my paperwork together, like my cronograma, proposal and a few other things to present to the Director. I had been avoiding his office since the last visit where he asked me to sign in everyday and wasn’t even sure if he would be in his office the day after a national holiday – Corpus Christi. He was there, and he and I chatted for what seemed like a good 10 – 15 minutes. He perceived to be thoroughly impressed with my organization, independent collaboration with other professors, and interest in volunteering. I guess he wasn’t sure of my intentions and objectives from the beginning? Nevertheless, I left his office fulfilled and refreshed and ready to take on a new day. That same day I hit a turning point with the owners of my room. I offered them a fresh banana cake I had made and they wouldn’t stop talking about it all weekend. They no longer are super awkward every time I enter the house. To top this all off, Garrett and I made the best recipe ever that night; homemade chicken broth and delicious lentil and garlic soup. The only picture this time is of me breaking off the good meat from the whole chicken (1.8K) we bought for 23Bs. (but it didn´t work to upload so just imagine it) Thought I’d share this brief but excellent news since my last post was so down. I’ll be in the city this weekend for those who would like to try and chat via phone. Things are on the up!