Not as bad as it sounds

I get the impression that I made my campo experience out to be much worse than it was. Yes, I had to deal with a drunk guy a lot, and that was probably the worst bit, but in general I had a great time. I had time to reflect upon my life, my way of living, and what I want to do in the future. I found the campo a desperately poor and unfortunate place, but at the same time I saw hope in some and happiness in places I didn't expect (bathing in that damned freezing river for one).

So I learned much through the experience. I was happy and relaxed for much of the time. I got sick at the end, which really was just a testament to the poor living condititions and poverty of the area. Whereas in Manuagua the houses are made of cement and have some holes in the floor where stray bugs may enter, la amancia has houses made of holes where some wood prevents very little from entering. At the same time, Meyling made me think a bit of Hamlet in the way she lived (I could be trapped in an acorn and count myself king of all the world or somesuch). She strove for education in a culture that neither supported nor made easily available such a pursuit. She was content with her son and husband (more or less), and was generally happy.

Anyway, just wanted to clarify that!