I'm volunteering for 5 months in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on the Pacific Coast, and then travelling for one month around Mexico, along the coast to the South, Oxaca, and then Back inland to Puerta Vallarta!
I will start off with the not so great news. I have once again (for the fourth time) been in hospital, this time overnight (not just a quick doctor's visit), as I was ill during the night on Tuesday, went to the hospital Wednesday, was diagnosed with a urine and another stomach infection, stayed last night being fed antibiotics through a drip and then was discharged this afternoon. Tthey think it is due to a weak immune system and also that the bacteria from the first infection has never quite cleared up. but it's okay now as I am home and feeling better, and the hospital is very nice, it had an en suite bathroom and cable TV which allowed me to catch up on American shows such as 'Desperate Housewives' but also 'CSI Miami' both ... read more
The past few weeks have flown by since the last entry on here! I have been getting into a good routine at Casa Hogar and I'm really enjoying it especially as the children now know who I am properly and it is so nice in the mornings when I turn up because they all come running and give massive hugs. There are another two American girls at the orphanage now who are there for 5 weeks (only another 3 left for them) and they work from 10 until 2. I slightly prefer it in the mornings when it is just Hebe and I with the children, although it works quite well anyway because we help with breakfast and the other two girls help with Lunch. Every Thursday there are American visitors who are staying in one ... read more
Puerto Vallarta There are altogether 8 of us volunteers working from the same organisation out here, although the others are all volunteering for 3 months, and 2 are staying in a mountain village 3 hours outside of Puerto Vallarta. After a struggle finding our way through Mexico city airport (confusing terminals!) and a small plane journey, it was a relief to finally arrive here! We spent our first week exploring, and the co-ordinator showed us around and our projects which was a massive help. She also gave us tips on the good places to eat out etc. We explored the city and got used to the heat before starting our projects on the Wednesday. The city is probably more of a town, but I'm going to carry on calling it a city! The main touristy stretch ... read more