12/31
If another rooster crows in the middle of the night, I’m going to kick it off a cliff. Ok I’m kidding, that’d be too many roosters to kick. I slept in a hammock last night hoping it would be more comfortable than the floor. It was. We took our time getting ready this morning and I discovered that fried plantains were my favorite way to have plantains so far.
We set off around 9 AM, not long after it had rained so the road was nice and muddy for us. The trek back, though quite muddy, seemed to go by faster than going to the community. Yes there were several slips and falls and stuck shoes, but the rain held off thankfully.
Will and I were the first ones back and the rest of the team joined us soon after. Plinio (our team leader) informed us that we were goig to a party later this afternoon followed by another one here at the hostel. I had almost forgotten it was New Year’s eve! The daily fireworks that go off everywhere now and then make a bit more sense.
The shower I was finally able to take felt like a gift from heaven. At this moment I am perched on top of a play set letting the gentle and much appreciated breeze dry my hair. All is well and tonight we party.
