Upon arriving at what would be our home for the duration of our stay, we recieved our first meal with-in 10 minutes. We were all getting ourselves acclimated to our new surroundings and our host invited us to the table, which was set with Yuccca: a potato-like leggume, that is difficult to describe, but served with most meals that we eat.
We were relativley surprised with the luxury in which we were staying. We were prepared for much harsher conditions. Though the family that we are stay with has made every effort to welcome us into there home. Although different from what most of us are used to living in America, we are very comfortable.
Elaina, our host mother, is the sister of the owner of the filter factory. Her daughter Claudia and her niece Mellisa also live with her. I'm sure that our presence has impacted their lives grealy, by making everything much more difficult. They have however shown no signs of frustration.
Claudia is 25. She attended medical school, and is about to start her residency. Sher is, for the most part away at work, but when home she works with ther mother keeping us all well fed. Mellisa is one of the happiest girls I have ever met. Shy, but sparingly willing to practice the english she is learning at schoool; I belive she is in the 7th grade.
We are very lucky to have ended up staying with the family that we are!
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Homestays are truly the best way to get a feeling for the local culture. No matter how brief, you get to see how people really live and share these experiences with them.
ReplyDeletebuenas suerte desde tu primo en Medellín!