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Published: September 23rd 2009
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I'm not sure if it's in the news at home, but it's definitely all over the news here:
Ousted president Zelaya is back in Honduras... back in Tegucigalpa.
Monday was meant to be the start of our first full week back at school. Monday, just before lunch, there were rumours going around the school that Mel had returned. Interim President Micheletti said this was false and only rumours. Later though, it was confirmed that Mel has indeed back in the country and that he had taken refuge at the Brazilian embassy.
We had many parents rushing in a panic to the school and pulling their children out of school early. By the end of the day, I had lost almost 1/3 of my 2nd grade students.
Monday night it was announced that there would be a curfew on the city until 6am the next day. School was meant to start 2 hours later than usual but would be proceeding... until it was announced that a second curfew had been added - until 6pm the next day.
So today there was no school and I stayed in my apt all day. I graded papers, watched TV, read my book, played on the computer, and Kallie and I did Spanish homework on the roof of our building.
Curfew was announced extended until 6am Wednesday morning. Notice from school that we would be starting late again. Also rumours that we'd be losing power around 5pm.
5pm came and went. I was happy to have power to watch Biggest Loser on TV. Shortly after, it was announced that curfew would be extended again - 6pm Wednesday.
I don't know how long this will go on but people will eventually run out of things. Sarah said the pulperia (corner store) near her house was open but has now been cleared out as everyone stocks up. I have enough water and food to last me for awhile. I'm going a little stir-crazy though.
Tomorrow a few teachers in the area are talking about getting together to keep each other company. We're living in a bit of a bubble right now - away from the drama. It is scary to watch on TV though.
I just pray for peace in this country. I have no idea what Mel plans to do from the Brazilian embassy but it's causing chaos in the country. He's called for rally of supporters from all over the country, which is why ALL of Honduras is under this curfew.
Let's hope it doesn't last too long, but rest assured, I am fine; worried about the future of this country, but fine.
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Lynn Beebe
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Hope things work out for the Honduran people
I have been following this news via msn. I hope that there is no violence...the Honduran people have enough struggles without adding more! Hope school does reopen and all your students stay safe..along with you and your colleagues and Walter....