My house mom encourages her host daughters so consider ourselves sisters, even if we've never met.  Earlier this week I had the honor of meeting one of my host sisters who stayed here thirteen years ago! She brought her husband and daughter with her.  If was really cool to talk to her and hear about her experience then compared to now.

We went to the park La Carolina.  This is easily the largest park I've ever been to!  There were people playing pick-up soccer games all over.  There were walk ways, entertainment, and a lazy river for paddle boats.  I didn't even get to see all of it!  I'm going to have to go back to see their flower garden and see their animal habitat. 

Today I went to the mercado (market).  It reminded me of a farmer's market.  There was every kind of fruit, vegetables, meat, and more! I asked about some of the things I didn't recognize.  My friends and I decided to all buy something we'd never eaten.  I decided on the fruit called "the grenade."  I was hesitant at first, but it didn't take long for me to see how delicious it was!

Here's one of the song's I've learned on my bus rides to and from school!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKddc6m-JIE