Stepping Out of the Boat

"Padres," for your information, is the word in Spanish for "parents," and we are having fun with the parents. They are enjoying some much needed relaxation after my brother's wedding and having a great time hanging around in the Latin/Caribbean culture and using their Spanish.

Today, while we were at school, they walked around town and came back with some gifts for us: small plates (we only have four huge ones) and a small step stool so that I (Claire) can 1) see into the cupboards and 2) see more than my eyebrows in the one mirror we have in the bathroom. I really love the stool.

After school today, we attempted laundry and helped the new teacher (who is finally replacing Wayne) get settled in. Then, we went out together to enjoy the Dominican atmosphere and American/Canadian conversation. We're glad the padres can hang out a little with the people we spend all our time with here. We want them to have a good idea of what we do on a regular basis.

John and I are just holding on until Friday when we get to forget about school for a few days (again) and take off for a resort. We're taking part of the day on Friday and the whole day on Monday - here comes another four hour bus ride!