e-v-a-c-u-a-t-e-d!!!

Hey everyone!!!

Sorry for not writing for so long! I acutally had another blog written, but that has been completely scratched for more recent, more interesting events. I am in Loen, the department capital for the next couple days because I have been evacuated from my site. It has been raining non stop all week, and PC decided it was best to leave out sites. Most volunteers would have been fine, but I am glad I left when I did because as of right now I would be trapped in my site. The rivers have overflowed, there is flooding and landsides in the neigboring nearby communities. Its really horrible, and came out of nowhere. These people probably have no access to food and water, most are stuggling to get out. When the hurricane hit, everyone knew and was a little prepared, but this kinda came out of nowhere. What I thought was an afternoon shower turned into 5 day event and going. I am completely safe, no worries, I am in a nice hotel in the city and enjoying many commodities. Its a little hard to accept the minute something goes wrong, I just hope on a bus to safety while everyone from my community just has to deal with it. Meanwhile, I have great food and hot showers. Don´t get me wrong, I really appreciate the safety percaucions PC takes, just wish it wasnt this way.

Besides this sudden turn of events, everything is great. I am just working, finishing up the school year, enjoying life here, and looking forward to my Xmas visit to the states! see you all then! Besos!!


Irene