My First Few Days in Honduras

Hola from Copan Ruinas!  I´m so happy to finally be in Honduras-- I´ve waited too long.  Last Thursday Mike and I flew into San Pedro Sula. We got a warm greeting from Megan Turley and Stephanie Stephens, 2 MCCers living and working in different parts of the country.  My first thought as we left the airport was how hot and humid it was, even at night!  It turns out that San Pedro is always hot and humid.. I am constantly sweating, but I´m getting used to it and have a new appreciation for fans.  While in San Pedro Mike and I stayed with the Stephens family, at the Zorillas house (they are the country reps, and are in the states for a few more days).  We had a great time with Megan seeing the city, eating comida tipica de Honduras, and learning a little bit about the transportation system here-- I have a lot to learn though.  One of my favorite parts about my short time in SPS was on Saturday when Mike, Megan, Max Stephens and I climbed a mountain called Merendon. More specifically, we climbed to the Coca-Cola sign.  I´ll try to post pictures soon to show what I´m talking about.  It was an amazing view!!  At the top some people were selling oranges and grapefruit, which was a delicious reward for how much I was sweating.  I´m so glad I got to go and get to know the people I was with a little better.  I hope to be able to go again in the next year.
On Sunday, we went to church in the morning, and then Mike and I took a bus to Copan Ruinas which is where I am now. The bus ride was over 3 hours, and I´m pretty sure I stared out the window the entire time.  The landscape on the way here is beautiful. Now and then people would get on the bus and try to sell us food or drinks.  I thought it was interesting that they played only American music in the bus, ranging from Eminem and gangster rap to Hotel California. Mike and I will be studying Spanish at Guacamaya language school for the next two weeks, and we are each staying with a different host family. I am with Doña Elena at her bed & breakfast.  She makes pretty amazing food!  I attempt to talk with different people at each meal, but at this point my communication is very limited.  Each day I have 4 hours of language training in the morning and 2 more hours in the afternoon.  It´s one-on-one lessons with a tutor, which is exhausting but I know it´s good for me.  After my lessons I´m free to rest, study, and explore Copan.  This is such a nice little town!  Touristy, but really nice. We are hoping to see the Mayan ruins and some other sights in the next few days.  I´m excited to be here and am looking forward to what the next few days have in store for me.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and support, I really appreciate it!
Hasta luego,
Keila