Days 3-5 - Settling In!

I didn’t write my blog for days three through five at the time of it happening. That is a very good sign. I have been enjoying myself so much out here to the point that in my free time I just wanna hang out with people. It’s really cool having four people from YL Surrey here as I’ve met them once or twice before and shall endeavour to make the most of my time here with them and hopefully meet up more when we’re back in the UK. The work crew (aged up to 18) have things SO tough here. They have massively long days and they run the rubbish jobs, such as washing up, cooking and waitering the tables. It’s been good to hang out with them and try to build them up as they are young and most are already tired, and there’s still over 3 weeks to go! Last night was Country Night. This meant we (as Summer Staff – University age) had to dress up in Country outfits (not provided!!) and run Town Fair events. I was on the Balloon Darts game. We then did some country dancing which was interesting. The weather here is gorgeous and hopefully I’ll get a nice tan to show off when I get back. I felt tired for the first time today and struggled to get to work at midday after a short nap. Tonight we have 50’s theme, which I have prepared for by wearing my bowling shirt. Hopefully I won’t look like a plank! The kids here have no idea of the schedule so we’re often sneaking around to prepare the next activity, which is always done brilliantly. People still are interested in the accent. Kinda nice – at points. Unfortunately I am getting used to saying “trash can”, “college” (instead of Uni) and “flashlight” so I apologise now if I say that when I get back to the UK. On the Guanabana front, I’m not craving so much right now as I have discovered the delights of Mountain Dew in the vending machines, I shall buy 5 and bring them back to the UK, be nice and you may get one. Oh and if you want anything else then ask me, already had one order for Lucky Charms. Respect homeboys!