So, pretty much it has been nonstop for 3 days straight. Two other volunteers and I found ourselves organizing a ward young men's scout camp last minute. There were about 14 young men that came, and it was a blast. We did an obstacle course, a two and a half hour river float, and had a campfire. It was just like the states, but everyone spoke Creole. And there are iguanas everywhere. It was a blast!
Last week we also built the foundation for a volunteer/guest hut at a girl's transition home, where girls between 16 and 20 go after they get kicked out of an orphanage. It was hard work, and there is still a lot to do, but it feels very worth it, especially because they can't afford hired help.
Tomorrow I leave at 5:00 in the morning to be a "camp counselor" for a 3 day trek through the jungle! The youth are between 14 and 20, so I am way excited! It is a worldwide program started in \England called The Award. It's pretty dang cool.
So I absolutely love it here, and I am thinking about extending my stay. Surprise parants! Except its not set in stone, so we will see :)
Gutamala was on Saturday. It was amazing. We went to Tikal and ziplined through the jungle. Awesome! Pics on that for sure tomorrow, since a blog with just words is boring. We will try and be better about that.
It's a little hard feeling like I am missing my "senior summer" with all the friend trips and what not. Then I remember I am in Belize, and I feel better. I do miss everyone though.
Thank you again for everyone that helped get us here! Belize 55 stay alive!
Jacob Tonks
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