Goodmorning from Singapilla

Chickens Crowing

Every morning I seem to wake up to the roosters crowing and it's become something I actually enjoy. I think I have set an alarm every day but I have yet to hear it and quite frankly, it's peaceful waking up without a screaming alarm. Plus when I wake up I get to look out the window or my door that usually cracks open and see the sunrise. This morning wasn't the best one I've seen but the only one I've gotten up to capture. I'll be sure to get more!

*I tried to put a picture in here but it won't upload... I will try to add one when I get back from the immersion though!

I can't wait for breakfast either, the food is something I need to start talking about. Everything comes from the market or the garden here that is on the grounds. It is all completely organic and fresh and I have to say I've never tasted anything so delicious before. The flavors that we get from everything here are amazing and even though I don't eat a lot all the time, I never go to bed hungry. It all just seems so much healthier. I haven't had too many stomach issues since I got sick but my stomach still isn't great, I don't know if it is the food or what but I'm making it through without complaints. We have definitely been spoiled here with the food, going back to school food isn't going to be an easy feat. Though the one thing I am craving is a bagel with cream cheese and I honestly have no idea why, haha.

Heading to the Villages

I'm not going to say much about what the plan is for the villages because I feel like I will be able to explain it better when I get back but I am excited to go. The first village I am going to is Solo and we are learning about agriculture and irrigation. We are doing a lot of things that are completely out of the norm back in the States but I can't wait to go and capture the moments on camera. I have both my digital camera and my video camera so I will be using it plenty. I'm hoping to have a lot of film from the villages so I can show people the fun stuff that we got to do and how we learned a lot about the villages by doing things with them. This is the part of the adventure that I have been waiting for and I just can't wait!

Also, we were all worried about the food but we are so lucky because our cooks from Sangapilla are actually coming with us to the villages. It's amazing how well they take care of us here. I was not expecting to be eating so well and having everything be so nice. I was expecting a rougher way of living so it was definitely a surprise, though sometimes I wish it was a little rougher. Anyways, I am excited for today and I woke up in a good manner so I can't wait to get going!