A very eventful week with a photo competition, Punta Allen community activities and farewells!
Very British to start talking about the weather but this week has
seen lots of storms. The wind has not let up for several days whipping large
gargantuan clouds hurriedly across the sky. They seem to be dying off slowly
and we’ve seen a welcome return of the Caribbean sunshine but this has all
meant we’ve not been able to dive on the reef.
This
has given us the great opportunity to rekindle our volunteering relationship
with Punta Allen. We’ve started working with the Women’s Co-operative providing
English classes as well as setting the ground work for further projects,
hopefully more news on that front soon. Some people also put on a follow up to
their last play for the local school kids, continuing on their theme of tourism
and recycling.
Those
left on base took part in a nature themed photo competition which saw
volunteers all grabbing their cameras and scurrying off in all directions deep
into the jungle. The impressive results were judged by everyone in a movie
slideshow shown after dinner, congratulations go to Nicola and Tommy for their
winning snaps.
It’s
with a heavy heart we say a fond farewell to the next group of volunteers. The
first 8 weeks have passed and we now have to say goodbye to Juan, Marina, Anne,
Ellie and Tommy. So long guys and good luck for the future, we will miss you
all.
Hasta
luego!
Freja,
Thalie and Neil.
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