First, I have to say I'm taking back my blog. I think Evin may have been confused and posted on my blog rather than commented but I'll let that slide :)
It's my second full day in Antigua. As I write this the rain is pouring down outside. They aren't kidding when they say it's the rainy season. The past two days, it's been warm in the mornings then starts to cloud up around 2pm with some light intermittent showers and then starts pouring around 5pm and doesn't let up until sometime into the night. I've gotten caught out in the rainstorms both days and have come home soaked. My clothes are hang drying in my room to prove it. Tonight I think I'll stay in rather than venture out into the rain again.
Enough about the weather.... I'm staying at a really nice place. It's not exactly what I expected as it's a guesthouse with multiple rooms and not a private family residence. The guesthouse is owned and operated by a young couple, Alice and Guillermo. They live here as well and are both marketing students in their last year of school. I was a little disappointed that it was a guesthouse at first because I was afraid there wouldn't be the interaction that I was looking for. But after some great conversation this morning, I think it'll be great. Plus they have a dog. He's a year old Retriever and very sweet. He'll be a good fill-in for Dallas and Rio.
I have to admit I was pretty overwhelmed with everything yesterday. I kept asking myself what I had done signing up for almost 5 weeks by myself in a place I've never been. I was feeling a bit lonely even though I had spent much of the day with a woman and her 8 year old son I met at the guesthouse. They were extremely helpful and good compant, but it's the same as the company of good friends and family and can still feel lonely. Let's just say last night was tough.
Today has been a lot better. It's amazing how some good sleep and good conversation can turn my outlook around. I'm feeling pretty good about things right now and am looking forward to starting my Spanish classes in the morning. I got my first impromptu Spanish lesson from a local standing under cover out of the rain this afternoon. It was pretty funny but I actually did learn something. It'll be nice to start a routine tomorrow and have some structure to my day (which is very American by the way).
Well that's all for now. Blogging via iPhone isn't the most convenient. I definitely need to find a computer next time.
T minus 0 horas (estoy aqui) :)
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