Killing the Pig

Lots has been going on here in Chepo since our last blog entry.  Here is a recap of what has been going on.

Our neighbors killed one of their pigs and cut it up.  Of course we had to witness the process.

Diego poses by the pig's head 

All parts of the pig will be used.  The head will be boiled and served with rice.

Diego's grandfather carves up the pig while Diego watches.  His dog takes advantage of the situation.  Dogs don't get fed much in Panama and they have to find food wherever they can.

English week for the whole country of Panama took place last week.  On Monday morning Heather addressed the school assembly with details of the week's events and information about the English language.

Later in the week Heather hands out a prize to a student.  The students made a variety of skits and presentations for the week.

Ninth grader Jesus receives his prize

We each had our one year meeting with our supervisors from the Peace Corps in the same week.  Each supervisor came out to Chepo to talk to school and community members about the jobs we are doing.  They liked what they heard!

Steve addresses community members about his projects, past and future.

We actually have only nine months left here in Panama.  It will be difficult to leave!

We have continued with some our our favorite activities.  Last week we discovered a new (to us) waterfall.  We went to take a look with local kids, another Peace Corps volunteer from the next town, and a park ranger. 

Heather gives a swimming lesson

Another view of the waterfall

View from the top

Of course we have still been taking kids up to the Alto del Higo for the view. 

Massiel, in sixth grade made it to the top for the first time.

Macuris, in fifth grade, poses on the tower.

The kids insisted on swinging on the vine on the way down.

Here are a few pictures of other activities here in Chepo

Eira makes use of extra mud after making bricks for a stove.

It has rained a lot here lately.  That doesn't stop the soccer game!  This is the field at the school, carved out of a hillside.

We leave you with a shot from the hill behind our house.  We never get tired of the views!