This is our 12th day in Panama. Yesterday was the end of our first week of school. This week we walked at least 22 miles, since we walk to and from school four days each week, we walk to the grocery store, to the movies and everywhere else. If you are one of my students and you are reading this, know that my admiration of your courage in meeting the challenges of a new culture has grown. My Spanish vocabulary is hundreds of words now, but when I need just one of those words to order a meal, answer a question or ask for directions my head becomes empty. After one week I can recognise a word or two on TV, or in an overheard conversation. Mi esposo (Doug) is doing much better than I am.
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