Back in Canada till May 9

Hey Guys,

Well I arrived back in Canada yesterday after what seemed like a million hours of traveling. You see, Guatemala had a time change yesterday and so we went ahead an hour. Our flight was supposed to leave at 8:25 am so we got up at what was 4 am the new time and therefore 3 am the old time, only to arrived at the airport an hour early because they didn't change the flight time. Then we took our flight and arrived in Dallas where we waited for 4 hours. Amber and I were totally craving Subway, so we searched the airport which is huge by the way, you need to take sky trains to get to different gates, but we eventually found one!!! YEAH Sweet Onion Chicken Teryaki Salad!!! Then we walked around before our next flight which had us arriving in Buffalo at 8:30 pm. We were so excited and wondering who would pick us up, but when we got to the baggage claim, no one was there! We didn't know what to do cuz we didn't have any phone numbers and still had a 3 hour drive to get to Port Burwell. So we waited, and waited and finally an hour later were picked up. We almost thought we'd have to get a hotel. So anyways, we made our way home and stopped by Sobey's to get water and a granny smith apple, so yummy!! We arrived at the Ark (the place where all the summer students are staying) at around 12:30 am. A few of the students stayed up to greet us, thanks guys! and then we hung a bit and went to bed. For some reason our heat was cranked up to 30 degrees so I didn't sleep too well, but it was nice to sleep on a soft bed! So anyways, I'm here safe and sound and all the students are super nice. I think this summer is going to be amazing!

This past Thursday we had a going away party for Kris and Mike. It was a potluck, but I guess that's not such a common thing to do around Guatemala and not everyone brought food. Lucky enough we had enough desert and so no one starved, although I did feel a little sick after from having to fill up on cake rather than real food. It was also funny because no one wanted to be the first to get their food, but then as soon as someone started, they just kinda all scrambled without lining up or anything. It was a new experience for them. It was a fun time and I prepared a little slideshow about Tizate for Mike and Kris which everyone loved. Kris and Mike have now left, and will definitely be missed, Amber and I will now have to watch episodes of Lost on our own!!!

Well, I think that's all for now. If anyone wants to give me a shout while I'm here in Canada, the number at the Ark is 1 519 875-1982. I will be here until May 9.

Take care!
Abrilita