Carolina Love

I found a little Carolina love here in Barranquilla!

Yesterday was my first beach run. I jumped on a bus which took me to Puerto Colombia, about a 30 minute ride. It has been raining a lot here and there are many roads that are flooded. On our adventure out to the beach we drove through a few pools, being splashed a number of times by cars going in the opposite direction. The beach was wonderful. Dogs running around everywhere, very relaxed people sharing beers and stories (that I couldn’t understand), and a number of people walking down the beach selling fruit and merchandise. I ran across a guy selling boats for 3 mil (about one USD). I took a close look at the boat and had to buy it:

I also tutored my first student in English today. It’s crazy how much you know but really don’t understand… as in just because you know something is right doesn’t mean you know WHY it is right. I think it is easier to teach a language when you are trying to learn one yourself. I think I’m going to ask the University if I can join a spanish class in return for tutoring students for free while I’m here.

I am performing with my friend Juilan’s band this Friday!! First show in another country. I also recently found out about a beach hidden in a jungle. You have to drive 45 minutes and then park and walk 30 minutes through the woods to get to it. It’s supposed to be heaven and I have a few questions for God. I’ll let you know when I find it.

PEACE -Mic