So apparently, we are the first peace corps group to recieve cell phones! I am pretty excited about this... although I don't really know how to use mine yet. The instructions are in Bulgarian, but we are going to try and go over the logisitcs during my first class today.
Anyhow, today was such a great day! Our small group (Me, Amanda, David, and Richard) went to Dupnitsa to buy the cell phones and other needed items that cannot be purchased in our small village. We grabbed some coffee before we went shopping. I tried to use a little Bulgarian with our waitress, but she just looked at me. According to our teacher, she does not have a "sympathetic ear." Meaning, she's not going to understand our accents/attempts. I thought my accent was pretty decent too... oh well! I will get it eventually.
Also, I got a headset today to use for Skype. Only 14 leva! ($1 US dollar is about $1.25 leva, leva being bulgarian currency of course). So it was a good deal.
They had beautiful orthodox cathedrals and mosques in Dupnitsa. Right now, all the volunteers are in various villages around Dupnitsa. We all gather in Dupnitsa for "hub" sessions where we discuss our progress and share ideas on community projects about once a week or so. I will also be teaching in Dupnitsa (I don't remember if I mentioned that already). My first observation is tomorrow!! We will also meet our "counter-part," the Bulgarian teacher who will be working with us and helping us. I'm so nervous! But in a good way of course, I mean this is what I came here for! I like that they basically just shove you right in there, sink or swim.
All for now, I'm going to eat lunch and then class.
Oh yeah... last night, my host mom (moma) made what was basically cheese fries... but homemade so it was even better! It was great :)
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