Thursday, October 30, 2008

Massive Rain

Things are just now starting to get back to normal again. Massive amounts of rain have flooded the country and caused Honduras to be in a state of emergency. It's over with now, but a lot of communities, including mine, are still trying to get on their feet. Victoria had some serious damage to crops and had a few deaths. Some homes are falling apart, and we were out of water for over a week. Electricity was around most of the time, but it did shut off every now and then. Transportation was pretty non-exisitent, and people in the surrounding towns had to have helicopters bring food and portable water brought to them. But, even though the roads are pretty bad, things are getting better.
With the weather the way it has been, there hasn't been a lot going on in Victoria--I'm starting more projects though and I am starting to feel more comfortable with each day. Saturday night dancing has also been a fun distraction... and I am getting better at dancing to bachata and merengue...give me two years and I'll be a pro!! :) We will see.