Greetings from Corozal, Belize

This week's started off pretty slow. We're back in Corozal to teach at the schools. I left my assigned class last week so I've been going around the town to the other schools. It's pretty interesting to compare the different schools and the different student teachers. Each has a unique way of handling things and I'm enjoying my time traveling. Each student teacher is also very different and no one seems to handle things the same way, which is a good thing. A lot of students are getting the opportunity to actually teach their class for the day, rather than sitting and watching at the back of the classroom. Everyone seems willing to participate and take control of the class. Things can get pretty hectic but I know it's a great experience for them.

I traveled back to Mary Hill yesterday to take pictures of the rest of the elementary teachers and the pre school teachers. I'm having a great time seeing this trip through my camera. I think I'm seeing things that I wouldn't notice otherwise.

I only had to take pictures of two student teachers today so I had the afternoon off. Although I keep saying that things are really relaxed here and I'm not used to a schedule, we've still been traveling around and have had to stick to somewhat of a plan. So today, I decided to walk downtown and enjoy lunch and the bay. Now, I don't eat by myself. I think it's the weirdest thing to sit and eat but I figured if everyone else can do it, I can too. So I sat at this great little restaurant and had lunch. I can't get enough of the Belizian favorite, rice and beans with stewed chicken. I brought my book and it was so nice not to feel rushed at all. In the States, our check is immediately brought out as soon as we're finished eating and everyone stuffs food into their mouths during their short breaks for lunch. I was able to sit and relax and not feel the need to hurry and get out of the restaurant. I don't know if I'll get the same feeling back in the U.S. but it's worth a try.

I'm headed down to the bay to sit at the water and read as soon as I'm done blogging. I've got to soak up all the sun I can right now. Honestly, not much as happened so far this week, but that's okay. I'm enjoying the simple things and the time I have here. I can't believe it's almost over. Traveling makes you think about the life you've been used to and how different it can be in the future. Everyone is in a hurry to finish school and begin a career so they can make money, buy a house, and settle into a routine. That's great if that's something you want to do. That's what I always thought I was going to do. But I've been talking to so many other travelers who have amazing stories. When I tell them I'm so jealous of their lifestyle and the fact that they have the courage just to go travel, they all ask me the same questions...why can't you do it?