Hey,
Well, we have finally found an internet cafe that we can use and understand….. kinda.
We made it safe and sound to Esteli and we happened to meet the president of Nicaragua in the airport and again on the plane. It was a very intresting experience. We made a new friend, her name is Bertha and we met her in the airport. She is Nicaraguan and lives in Managua. She was traveling back from a vacation with her family and they seem very nice, I know that you did not want us traveling to Managua but they have offered to let us stay in their house and show us around. They also have a house in San Juan Del Sur that they might take us too. If we go to Managua we would go on our second or third weekend. Second if it is up to me, third if it is up to Hilary. I love the family I am staying with, it is huge. There are ten of them. 11 including me. They are very nice and both me and Hilary really enjoy talking to them….. if you can call it talking. ClassÂ¥s are going very well, although they are a pain in the ass. Our Spanish is improving rapidly but we still have no idea what we are doing. Esteli is a very nice little city, and aside from the daily harassment Hilary receives, it is going very well. Much much love, and I will talk to you soon. As I said phones are few and far between, but you may be able to call my house. If you want to , you should try to call around 8 or 9 ur time. Hilary would like to say something so…
love matt
HEYA! just to reiterate what Matt said, weÂ¥re doing just dandy. His family is really, really sweet, and one of them speaks pretty good English so it’s a) easy to talk with him and b) we learn a lot because he can say a word in English if we don’t understand it in Spanish.
I’m trying to get Matt to go to MIRAFLOR this weekend, LEON AND MASAYA next weekend, and MANAGUA the third weekend. Bertha and her family are really nice, and they tried to slip us past customs, but the Presidents bodyguards wouldn’t let us cuz we had too many bags. Deeply amusing. and when we were confused in the airport in Managua and couldn’t find our driver (because we are stupid and blind) the President helped us out.
We aren’t getting into trouble, so no worries.
Matt is learning a ridiculous amount of Spanish tambien.
adios, much love, and tell everyone we say hi (you could post this in the blog if you wish)
love and Light, Hilary
WOW
Goes to show that even in 3rd worlds the internet is alive and well and connects people, way better than than last-century phones
And Michael, what a vehicle you have created for that unison.
Matt and Hil, can Linda and I join you in Managua 3rd weekend? Love to meet the Pres of Nic.
impressed
“11 including me”. Watch out, he may not come back. Glad the president is capable of helping them find their driver. I wonder if our president would be able to do that. Sounds like they are just fine. What a great communication to receive. And we all get to enjoy it too.
goose
wow glad to hear that they are ok. hope to hear from them some more soon
rakkity
Hola, Matt & Hil,
I’m passing your Nic email on to Katie, who’s really
fascinated by your trip. Thanks for putting your story on the blog. We hope to hear more!
Rakkity
Lovefromnica
Hey all, just checking in.
Intresting how the blog has become kinda devoted to us, and while i do enjoy the attention. I kinda want to know what is going on back home. Anyways, love you all, Hope to hear from you soon.
EMAIL ME OR WRITE ME PLEASE,. haha
matt
forgot
Dan,, you are more then welcome to joing us, as is anyone else who can make it down here
and alot of the errors that you will see in my typing are partly because im lazy and partly because it is impossible to figure out these keyboards.
LaChica
yup, we¥re doing great! its really quite easy to email frmo here so we¥ll be doing that every few days. love you chicos (robby, chris, cel, kathy, cort, there are others), love and Light, Hilary
cortney
matt and hil!!
i am so happy 2 hear that u r safe and having an awsome time!! everyone around here definetly misses you, and we r looking forward 2 ur return. i love u guys and i hope u continue to have an amazing time. Come back with lots of stories and pics, and expect a letter from me soon. xoxo!
cortney
matt and hil!!
i am so happy 2 hear that u r safe and having an awsome time!! everyone around here definetly misses you, and we r looking forward 2 ur return. i love u guys and i hope u continue to have an amazing time. Come back with lots of stories and pics, and expect a letter from me soon. xoxo!