Resen

As you heard from her last blog, the PCorps sent Michelle to Resen on Saturday to get acquainted with where she will be living for the next two years.  She left early Saturday morning and Irena was waiting for her at the bus station.  They did a walk-about through town, and had a lovely family meal at her home.  John and I were extremely grateful for their hospitality.  Michelle said that the time spent with Irena and her family "felt like home."  What more do you need to hear!!!!  Michelle saw the local grocery store, post office, and the school where she will be working.  She stayed at the local hotel, where she had a HOT shower, internet and TV (it was like staying at the Ritz!!).  The hotel staff was very accommodating and wonderful.  She feels extremely comfortable with her surroundings and can't wait "to get in that school."  It was a  great weekend.  She headed back to Lovoso Sunday to her wonderful host family and will spend the next two weeks going to school and finishing up her language lessons.  This has been a wonderful experience.  Michelle is looking forward to her next step in the PCorps experience; but is already thinking about saying goodbye to her host family (and coming back to visit) and the little village she now lives in.   John and I are also extremely grateful to Lydia and her family who have welcomed Michelle into their home.  She feels like part of the family.   We will talk again on Tuesday/Wednesday and will post then.  Kathy