Holy adjustment period

Living in another country is one thing. Living in a “3^rd world” country is another, and yet living in the rural area of that country is quite another. Sometimes, I do wonder, “what was I thinking?” But then I quickly remember.

Honey Camp is magical–from the moon to the fish. Every day brings a new challenge–a change for my brain to think and to problem solve; to work beyond the daily routine in the states. I learn things here every day.

I learn patience.

I learn practicality.

Here are some other things I’ve learned:

Most babies sleep in hammocks. Simply tie knots on the sides to keep the baby from rolling out.

Help your fever out by slicing nopalito down the center and tucking it in your socks with the meat touching your feet.

Tuesday is infant and baby day at the hospital.

and people keep taking my baby. i can't express how conflicted i am about this.

Our banana bread is their banana cake.

Make a pillow out of the plant that sleeps when you touch it, to help your baby sleep more deeply.

And some challenges I’ve had:

The mosquitos have not been friendly as of late.

Resolution: put TJ to sleep during fly by, dinner after

photo taken prior to resolution

Mildew gets on everything!

Resolution: keep washing :/

My old laptop wouldn’t run for a few days.

Resolution: Is it the humidity? I packed it in the RV for a bit and it works again. I’m keeping computers enclosed at night just in case.

I’m hungry

Resolution: Beg regularly for food and keep a pot of beans

Childcare

Resolution: 1 day at Rosita’s, 1 day at Elisa’s, to be considered for expanded dates

at rosita's