I think we both benefited a TON from our one-on-one classes and feel that we have a good foundation to immerse ourselves in the language. We are BY NO MEANS fluent, but we are feeling more confident in general conversations—even when we need to take a second to build our verb conjugation charts in our heads. So. Many. Verb. Tenses. to keep track of! An added bonus to attending La Escuela Colibri is that we took advantage of their package deal and stayed with a host family. Not only was this a great opportunity to practice our Spanish, but we also enjoyed delicious food by la mama, and we left feeling that we had built a positive relationship with a family in Matagalpa when we are in the area again.
Our Spanish will be put the test on Sunday (Aug 16) when we drive to San Nicolas with our in country coordinator. Davie and Sarah will be waiting there for us to introduce us to our new community. We will live with a host family for the next two weeks, and then by September 1st, we will be moved into our casita! We have so appreciated the hospitality of the current volunteers and our host families, but are also excited for the opportunity to set-up our house and our life here in Nicaragua (AKA unpack all our stuff!)
Here are a few photos from our week in Matagalpa:
My Spanish teacher and classroom. Learning compuestos, subjunctive…all that fun stuff!
Another view from my “classroom”
Our view after the hike to Cerro Apante
The cross over the city
Dinner with our host family (la mama—Eunice y brother Bryan)
Host brother—Bryan
Tattoos by Bryan
Our family in Matagalpa—we went out for ice cream
With host sister (and school receptionist) Lu
Kyle y Bryan
Our picture we left at the school (Walking Together)
Cooking classes with Natasha and Clare (the volunteers who are living in Managua)
Bunelos (Yuca and cheese fried with a little bit of honey on top)
Love,
Alli + Kyle
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