I stare out my office window into another world. There is a street that winds up the hill leading to a view of a lush and majestic mountain. I get lost in my thoughts, trying to break down everything that has happened within the past week. I suppose I will start with a few things I have noticed...
1. I don't know why they put lines on the roads, because they don't mean anything to cars. Pedestrians DO NOT have the right of way.
2. Bogota is built out of brick, with much more of a European feel, and I am 7th tallest person in the city.
3. Cows, goats, sheep, horses are kept on the sides of roads or in pastures. They are tied to 5ft. ropes that are attached to steaks in the ground.
4. A small cup of absolutely delicious coffee follows lunch, and is had with a small snack for dinner, unless you prefer hot chocolate. plus bread. such good bread.
5. Curbs are about a foot high.
My host dad is having his brain tumor removed today, and the other night I had a conversation with my host brothers about him, and how he has changed. Please keep my host family in your prayers. I cannot imagine how difficult it has been on my host mom or the family and I am so inspired by the love they still have and show for one another, and still have room to generously and graciously welcome me into their family. I feel overwhelmed by the generosity and could not have asked for a better host family, or entry into the country. Every priest I have met has invited me to come to their parish to talk, to help, or just to share a part of themselves with me.
Mostly I have been doing translating work, English to Spanish in the Diocesan office. Tomorrow, I am getting my visa (knock on wood) and Thursday I will be heading out with a priest to help with a few projects in his neighborhood. Photos from a weekend trip are coming soon!
4 comments:
It sounds like you keep pretty busy. I bet the people are much like the people we meet here. I am glad that you are feeling more comfortable and to see the country through your eyes is great. Love YA!!!!! Aunt Sue
Audra,
Can't begin to tell you how happy I am to read your words tonight. Your family is in my prayers - you're fortunate to be with them - but they with you also! They must be relieved to have a sensitive and caring young American in their midst.
I love your descriptions of what you're seeing and how it makes you feel - the "tall person" thing:)
Please keep us posted as often as possible.
Dianna
Glad you made it safe and sound. I had lunch with Alexandra Trillos yesterday who's just returned to NYC from a visit with her parents in Colombia - she said the Bishop mentioned you were on your way.
Can't wait to read more on your blog! - Mary Brennan
Hello from Coeur d Alene Audra!
I absolutely loved your observations and thank you for sharing them. I am anxious to see pictures. It sounds like God put you in the midst of a wonderful family. and that you are blessings to each other. Maybe in ways you cannot yet know. God Bless you Audra, each and every day!
Much love,
Terri
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