Today the kids learned there are many different ways to communicate. When we met with the local high school students, it was clear that neither our Spanish nor their English was going to be sufficient to hold conversations. But somehow the students all found ways to make themselves understand and get to know one another better. Whether it was the soccer game (during which the Ticos beat us badly even though they weren't trying hard), the basketball game in which we faired slightly better, or when the students struggled through the language barrier to ask and answer questions about their daily lives. By the time we left the school the kids were excited by making new friends and learning how similar they all really are.
--Wilds
P.S. It is currently 8:35pm and most of the children are already in bed, Pura Vida!!
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Hey everyone.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say I really enjoy reading your blogs. Earlier today I was reading all of the ones from yesterday and was really anxious to see what you had to say today!
It snowed in Pittsburgh today. Be glad your all there instead!!
I look forward to reading more about your trip.
Alyssa
Hi All,
ReplyDeleteIt's great to be able to follow your adventures thru the blog. I see that you guys are learning many of life's important lessons each day. It is encouraging to see that you have discovered alternate ways to communicate with the citizens of Costa Rica with limited Spanish speaking skills. I hope that you will be able to apply these same techniques when you return home and communicate with others.
I am proud of all of you.
-- L. Sams