Seven.Siete. Sept.

This weekend began with a teacher's barbeque at Ms. Sara's house Friday evening in honor of the girls and I. All of the teachers and the principal from the school came and we had some really delicious BBQ chicken, beans, slaw, fresh tortillas, and dessert. It was really nice to see all the teachers outside of school and to have the opportunity to socialize and and get know everyone a little better before we leave. The secretary and principal also presented each us with a Belize picture book after they said a little speech. We had no idea any of that was coming, but it was really sweet. I'm realizing how much I'm going to miss these people once I leave. They really have become my family here and have been so helpful, supportive, and encouraging throughout my whole experience in Belize. I have lots of pics from the night, but here are a few to start...

 

Mrs. Whelan, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Mahung, Ms. Morales (my teacher!), and Mrs. Stuart

These ladies have been so much fun to work with and talk to on a daily basis. They are all like my adopted grandmother's here in Belize and Ms. Stuart is always ready to tell a joke... it makes the school days go by quickly!

 

Mrs. Vasquez (the principal, wearing red), Ms. Sara (she was grilling the chicken!), Ms. Mel (she cleans the classrooms and all other odd-jobs around the school), and Ms. Radiance (she's the warden and keeps up with everyone throughout the day)

 

I love these two ladies! Isn't Ms. Morales adorable? They both look really good to be around 70. Belizeans age extremely well. 

After the barbeque we went with Nikki and Giselle to hangout with our friend, Will, and his girlfriend. We met him back in February since he knows Nikki and Giselle. He's super nice and wanted to see us again before we left so we stopped by for a little while.

 

Nikki, Me, Will, Rachel, Giselle

Seven.Siete.Sept. In exactly 7 days I will be back in Georgia!!!