February 15th, 2010
Matt & Rachel from Urban Promise
It’s my last day in Copan and a day of tying up loose ends. Juan O’Hara (the window and door maker) has his deposit, the budget for the classroom is reviewed and confirmed, desk prices are estimated, the sign for Los Arcos is planned, transportation for the Optometric group is booked and rooms at the Posada de Belssy are reserved. Tomorrow, all I have left to do is buy the supplies for the Los Arcos school that I’ll have World Vision drop off on their next visit.
First thing this morning I visited the “Urban Promise” office and dropped off the tent and balls toy that I brought to Copan with me. They run a community based after school program focusing on academics, and quality learning experiences that are fun. They are an “off shoot” of Urban Promise in Vancouver and I chatted with Matt (originally from Saskatchewan) and Rachel (from the US) for awhile today about their program and long term goals.
From left: Brayan, Me, Abuela
I’m trying to prepare for the quiet at home again. The roosters and trucks and mototaxis in the streets making noise outside my window, the sounds of the family downstairs and people in and out of my room are a huge contrast to home. Quiet will take getting used to once again.
Abuelita (Telma’s mom) lives next door and is in and out of the Posada de Belssy. She is a charming lady and yet one more person who tolerates my poor Spanish and makes every effort to understand it.