Kirsten and I left around 9 to go check out the school. Noelle drove us, it is about 15 min. north just off the autopista. It would be a good bit more than 15 min. during rush hour. Unfortunately, it is not easy to take the transmillenial because it doesn’t go far enough north. They are doing a lot of renovation at the school, recently finishing the first part of the new construction.  All middle and high school will be in the new building, except for the science labs. The old building is set up in a typical spanish style in 2 squares with rooms open to a central open air grassy square.  It is a great location, well gated and guarded, well kept up with lots of open spaces, good sized library for a small school and lots of super dedicated people.
    Turns out I am going to have 5 classes out of 8 periods; geometry, Algebra II advanced, precalculus, calculus and physics. I was just going to do advanced physics, but it was decided that it would be better to put the two classes (advanced and regular) together and have a second teacher work with me so we can split the group as needed. Hopefully, he will take care of a lot of the laboratory set up and operation.
    It will be nice to have the extra prep periods…never had that amount of time before. Hopefully, I will get everything done at school. We have to leave for school by 6 am, 5:30 on Fridays which makes for a long day.Â
    Kirsten went with some friends to a movie…in English with Spanish subtitles. Meanwhile, Andrew and I made our first excursion to el Exito for some major grocery shopping. For a whole $2.80 we got a taxi to and from the store and help bringing in our groceries! It is interesting how
Colombia is just starting to sell foods that are pre-packaged and prepared. For the most part, food is sold by the ingredient and requires daily preparation. It is still pretty rare to find cake mixes, instant pasta or rice dishes, etc. It makes sense when you figure that maid you pay only 12$ a day usually stays to get dinner started for you.
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I am glad to read things are going well. You all are in my prayers.
Everett
Thanks to your DAd & Mom , I have your blog address & have enjoyed getting familiar with how you are fairing in Bogata.
Sure is a change , but know you will soon be acclimated.
Here in Danville, PA (right next to Rt. 80) we are busy with summer ,the veggie garden is supplying us with more that we can use, so we give away what I don’t can or freeze.
Rain has been spaece all of July but, we are thankful that God has provided what was needed to keep our gardens growing & our lawns needing only mowing every other week
Your 1st cousin , once removed , Loraine Keller Prutzman