End of our first week

We just came back from a great afternoon at Roblealto! We were able to meet with Pamela who we will be working with the International Department. We were able to learn more about Roblealto and some of what our positions may entail. It was great being there and getting to meet some of the staff members and a few of the kids. We even went with Pamela to the supermarket to get food for a small group of volunteers from Minnesota that are coming this weekend. Even though we weren't planning on starting with Roblealto until September it looks like we may be able to spend some afternoons visiting the day care centers in the next couple of weeks, as long as our Spanish classes are in the morning (which we will find out on Monday).

Driving continues to be interesting ... the GPS has become our very best friend. Mark drives and Emily tries to navigate. The problem is, at times, what seems like a road on Genevieve (our GPS) is actually a dirt road to no road at all so that makes it interesting! This morning we headed toward what we thought was Roblealto, but what we had marked incorrectly and ended up in the middle of some random town ... we were able to find our way eventually - only 45 min. late for our meeting with Pamela! Mark's favorite aspect of driving was this afternoon on our way home from Roblealto when I was looking at the GPS and said, "OK, turn right here" and before us was a 55 degree hill that we zoomed up in first gear- crazy! We did find what we think is the best way to Roblealto - it will take about 40 minutes from our house.

Yesterday we also went to where we will take Spanish classes so we could make sure to find it Monday morning. Every little task we accomplish, we feel so proud of ourselves! We made it to the hardware store for a bolt and space heater (it's chilly here!), opened a PO box and found a HiperMas (Wal-mart) close to our classes. So overall, we are figuring it out!

Tomorrow morning we are headed to the beach to celebrate our first anniversary. We can't believe it's been a year since we got married and celebrated with many of you! We are so thankful for a wonderful marriage, a great first year, and the excitement the next year in our new country! We'll post when we get back! Thinking of you all!