¡La Primera Impresión!

My first impression!

As we began to descend on the plane I decided to look out the window. What I could see from my middle seat was a perfect view of absolute greenery. In the US, anywhere I have flown, there are parts that are foresty, but then roads, homes etc take over. The green trees, vegetation and very few homes in sight were absolutely breathtaking and took over miles. From the air, I could tell the Northern part of Honduras where I am living is spaced out and would be relatively quiet. Once I landed at the San Pedro Sula Airport I knew I was in a different country. The baggage claim area and customs were so small. Not to mention security was not too present. Thankfully my checked luggage made it to my destination with me and I found my director so easily once I left the baggage claim.

Next, I get in the taxi and I am on my way to my new home. San Pedro is HOT, now when I say HOT, I mean HOT people. I am not a 1000% sure how I will make it through this heat, but sunscreen and water will absolutely be my best friends from now on. Poverty is seen throughout the area, but not in a desperately impoverished way, but almost as a minimalist lifestyle that comes off as poverty through my first-world eyes. I see fresh fruit, baleadas posters, grocery stores and then I see Wendys! Yes you read that correctly Wendy's - please know that I was surprised as we drove past that. My blog this time around may have a few pictures, but will mostly be my written accounts, because it is honestly not safe enough here to be walking around with my iPhone and taking pictures. On that note, do not fret I have a few for you all today of my apartment.

I LOVE MY APARTMENT. My apartment is quite large and we have 4 bedrooms to share between 5 girls, but luckily I got my own room. I was actually surprised about how spacious it is, but I am thankful at the same time. I have included some pics of my new home and it is definitely cozy and comfortable.

Tonight, we will be having dinner at a restaurant nearby (I am 2 hours behind my East Coast Homies), then continue to unpack and tomorrow will consist of the tour of the city and getting acclimated with our new surroundings and jobs. I cannot express in words how enthused I am about this, but I will of course try. Now that I am here it is time to work and get my teaching on!

                                                                Happy Reading,
                                                                      Fabiola