I´ve been in site for awhile now. Really though, that first month was something of a jumble. Between running back and forth for the holidays and moving apartments, I never really felt settled down. However, during the past couple of weeks I have been able to get a grip (I think) on what life should be like here for awhile. Mostly, I should be pretty busy between planting with families, working in the two schools and training sessions with both a women´s and youth group (also, more language classes). It feels like a lot.

Moreover, there is a heavy cloud ouncertaintyly weighing over these activities. It was pretty unrealistic to think my three months of training would be enough to start weighing in on everyone´s ag techniques. As such, I´ve been taking a rather humble approach as to making recommendations. When I go out to plant, it´s under the impression that I know more than everyone else. Not true. I´m trying to take in as much as possible before I even try to rock the boat. So for now, most activities are something of an experiment and a lesson. It will be awhile before I really know what work will be the most effective. Till then, I just gotta run with what people are willing to do.

Oh. I also went to Semuc Champey a couple weeks ago. It was awesome.