I have arrived!

So, I am now in Managua. I'm staying at a hotel with the other (17) students in the program. During the day we are being oreinted to the program and such. During the night we hang out and get to know one another and the area. I'm still looking for a cell phone, but I should get one soon. I move in con mi familia Nicaragüense on Sunday, and Monday begins classes. I´m looking forward to establishing a routine. Well, I´ve been keeping a diary thus far which is useful (and mandatory says my plan comittee at Bennington) so hopefully I´ll be able to reflect on this experience better than most of my other (unrecorded) experiences. Wish me luck!

Finalizing the packing

Making (mostly) last checks and getting everything into the internal frame backpack, tiny duffle and messenger bag I'm bringing and cursing the weight of all of the books I'm bringing (most are required, so it's not (read: not all) my fault.

Just trying this thing out

I am new to the blog world, so I'm checking to see if this is as easy as it looks.

Haven't quite left yet...

So, mostly packed and almost done with most of the reading. I figure I'm ready to go!