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Maija In Bolivia: February 2009
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Friday, February 27, 2009. Moving right along, I find myself completing over 6 months in Bolivia. 6 months! That’s half a year. Wow. According to my host mom, my experience in Bolivia is now complete. That’s right: I had Dengue. Dengue fever is an acute febril disease transmitted through mosquitoes. For a full 7 days, I experienced fever, headache, nausea, muscle aches, lethargy, and loss of appetite. Rolling over in bed left me breathing like I’d just run a marathon. For February, I entered into a class...
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Maija In Bolivia: Six Months!
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Friday, February 27, 2009. Moving right along, I find myself completing over 6 months in Bolivia. 6 months! That’s half a year. Wow. According to my host mom, my experience in Bolivia is now complete. That’s right: I had Dengue. Dengue fever is an acute febril disease transmitted through mosquitoes. For a full 7 days, I experienced fever, headache, nausea, muscle aches, lethargy, and loss of appetite. Rolling over in bed left me breathing like I’d just run a marathon. For February, I entered into a class...
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Maija In Bolivia: September 2008
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Thursday, September 18, 2008. I have been in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, for about a month now. My Spanish is definitely getting better! However, my host mom still introduces me as her daughter that SPEAKS Spanish, but doesn't UNDERSTAND Spanish. This is because the people here talk really fast, and my ears are still adjusting so that I can tell the difference between the start and end of words. I am getting better at it though! Above: On the way to Samaipata. the beautiful Bolivian countryside.
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Maija In Bolivia: May 2009
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Monday, May 18, 2009. I have now completed 9 months in Bolivia! Which means I only have 23 days left before I return to the U.S. on the 11th of June! I finally got a chance to go to el campo (the countryside) where my family has tons of cows! The weather here has started to become cold and rainy! There are still plenty of warm days, but there are several jacket-worthy ones as well. The weather changes have given me a stuffy/runny nose. It’s called “Historias de Vino, Singani y Alcoba.R...My return fli...
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Maija In Bolivia: December 2008
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Sunday, December 21, 2008. I am now at 4 months in Bolivia! Shortly after Thanksgiving, Enrique Iglesias came to Bolivia. With the cheapest ticket costing only $8, I figured it was something I had to see. So I purchased the $15 upgraded ticket, grabbed a few friends, and head to my first big-time concert. I had an amazing time singing “Bailamos! It wasn’t my only musical experience this month. My host family also took me to a cover band for Pink Floyd. It was awesome! Since Elva’s mother isn’...She also ...
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Maija In Bolivia: Tour Through Bolivia
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009. As is custom with Rotary clubs around the world, my Rotary Club here in Bolivia hosted a tour-trip around the country for all the Rotary Youth Exchange students. The trip lasted 10 days and went to almost all the major cities and famous Bolivian wonders. About 17 rotary students went, including students living in Santa Cruz, Oruro, and Sucre. PHOTOS AND INFO IN THIS SECTION ARE FROM:. PHOTOS AND INFO IN THIS SECTION ARE FROM:. After purchasing gifts for the miners, we got in an...
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Maija In Bolivia: August 2008
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Friday, August 22, 2008. My First Few Days In Bolivia. I am in Bolivia! Above: Me and my family before take-off. When I arrived at the Santa Cruz airport, my family was waiting for me. Everyone here greets each other with a quick kiss on or near the cheek. I kiss everyone! My first night here I went to a dinner party at a house that my host mom designed. It is probably the nicest house I have ever been in! I met my mom’s 3 best friends… they call. Themselves the women from Sex and the City. My Spanish is...
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Maija In Bolivia: April 2009
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Monday, April 20, 2009. I have now completed 8 months in Bolivia! That leaves less than 2 months before I return to the U.S. Of course, the most important news to share with you all is that I watched Bolivia beat Argentina in fútbol (soccer): 6 to 1! Above: My friend Melissa and I. A few minutes into working with them, I realized that these kids were basically starting from scratch- the only letter the 6 year old knew was "A." The 10 year old was no better. Later, I was told a little of their sto...The y...
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Maija In Bolivia: July 2008
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008. This coming year I am going to Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, to be an Ambassador and exchange student through the Rotary International Youth Exchange program. I am leaving for Bolivia on August 18th! My flight will leave Fayetteville around noon and head to Dallas/Ft. Worth for a hefty 4 1/2 hour layover. Next, I'll go to Miami. After only 1 1/2 hours there, I will fly straight to the Santa Cruz Viru Viru International airport to meet my host family. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
