"Chiquilines" is a word used in Uruguay to refer to the young children. It is not used so much in Argentina, but here it just rolls off the tongue. It is used quite often in La Obra. It was especially used this Thursday when 5 of us took 48 chiquilines to El Prado in Montevideo for a farm expedition. Imagine a county fair so crowded that you can't walk fifteen steps without saying "perdón." And now imagine taking about 50 children with you and having to make sure they don't wander off to get a better look at the miniature horse competition while the rest of the group is walking in a line to go see the cows and bulls in the barn. So, basically, this was like any field trip a teacher has taken kids on-- very stressful. I was told I should go
back to this exposition with the responsibility of watching the children and I would enjoy it much more. The kids seemed to enjoy the field trip, though, so I cannot complain too much.In English class this week, I had the kids tell me how to spell their names by saying the letters in English. This was too cute. In Spanish "E" is pronounced like our "A" and and "I" like our "E." Every time they would say the Spanish pronunciation, I would write the letter they said in English, and they just thought that was hysterical. But, they did learn a bit about pronunciation, so we will see what they remember this week! I am working with the older kids on writing a letter in English to Alicha's students in the United States, so they will have penpals from Vienna! They are all really excited about it, and so am I.
In October, I will have a visit from our neighbor in Parkersburg. I am really excited to see a familiar face, even if it is only for a day.
I went to the "Grupo de Jovenes" on Thursday. It is a group of young people at Alvaró's church. We played volleyball, and it was nice to spend time with people about my age and just hang out. Last night, I was invited by the same group to a free concert. Apparently the guy singing is really well known in Argentina and Uruguay. I was even told that he was the best singer in the World. Well, the guy sang for TWO FULL HOURS! It was nice for the first part, but I am old and I got tired of standing. And when he came back for the Encore he sang four more songs! I guess I just need to study up on my Uruguayan music, so I can enjoy myself next time.
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Hey Mary!
I really enjoyed seeing the pictures! Also, your "field trip" experience made me laugh! It made me think of a field trip on the 4th of July that Bill & I had with a group of little girls in Harvard, Mass. during his internship. We thought we'd lose them too. It was crazy! By the end of the day, they got him to enter a pie eating contest and he won! By the way, did you forget to pack your dancing shoes? I can't imagine you being too tired to dance! Sounds like things are going well. Remember, Christmas is right around the corner and you'll have LOTS of visitors! Keeping you in our hearts, thoughts & prayers!! WE LOVE YOU!!
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