February 4, 2008

We brought air mattresses, but one didn't even last a few days. So TJ came up with this idea!

Today was Myrka's first day of school. The school year here runs February through November. Myrka and all the other first cousins here go to a private bilingual catholic school. Let me tell you, I looked at their books and they REALLY put us to shame. Last year, Bianka was in second grade. She learned long division and has perfect cursive handwriting. Carlos just started his second or third year of "colegio" which is the equivilant to eighth or nineth grade. He had to go to school for exams last Friday - before the start of the school year. If you don`t pass, you have to repeat the grade! So poor Carlos spent the last week of his summer vacation (yes, December and January are considered summer here) studying.

We picked Myrka up from school today. The campus is beautiful. This wonderful education costs a whopping 1000 Lempiras per month. $55.