Change of Plans

Can you believe that I've already decided to change my plans? Well, I have. I am just too curious to stay put. I really want to see more of the country while I'm here. I spoke with my teacher about this and she suggested that I end sessions this week and move on to another place and another school. She directed me to another private instructor at a school in Utila, one of the Bay Islands, that she knows and used to work with. She too thought it would be a shame not to see more while I'm here. She assured me that I can pick up right where I am now with the next teacher. She also gave me a contact for yet another teacher and school in Roatan, another Bay Island. So, I may still complete the three weeks of instruction, just in a little different way. I'm pretty excited about it.

I will remain in Tela until the end of the week and plan to spend the weekend on the outskirts at a National Park-Reserve called Punta Sal. This borders a Garifuna village and has mangroves that are supposed to be fun to navigate through with a kayak.

Its pouring rain today and has been since about 6pm last night. There isn't the greatest drainage in the city and the streets are about ankle deep now. The rain is nice and warm so playing in it for a bit was fun today. I think I'll retreat to my guesthouse and study my spanish. My teacher wants me to make flashcards today....

In response to my momma... You sound aghast at my lack of arrangements, but I must say, that I do believe that I would have worked it out somehow. As it turned out, working it out just became much easier and I am so grateful for that. I have never had plans when I travel though. That is part of the process. Figuring it out and discovering it as you go is what I love about travelling in other countries. Americans, I've learned, are obsessed with reservations, arrangements, packages... etc, etc. You don't have to be. If you are flexible and adventurous you can find your way almost anywhere.

And to Alan, yes, the ocean is included...

Love to you all...