It is always an adventure getting to Los Quinchos. During the 45 minute walk, I often encounter people I know, but sometimes I get to know people I have never met. Today I walked alongside a three year old and his Dad. After I had waved hello to the boy, who was riding on his Dad's shoulders, we struck up a conversation about how hot it was, as we all tried to walk in the shade. As we walked, we discussed San Marcos and La Concha, the barrio outside the town. Eventually, the boy's dad started talking about his family - they had just come from the jail in Managua, visiting his mother. He went on to explain her reasons for being in jail and how the boy's three other young siblings lived with him and his grandfather on a small farm. It was an honor to listen to his story. 
Day two with the girls was great. We started the yearly animal rehabilitation and brought dog food, kitten food, and flea medication for all their pets. Afterwards, we read a book about the brain, learning about the cerebellum, brain stem, and cortex. The girls were surprised to learn that the opposite side of their brains (we practiced the word hemisphere in Spanish) controls the opposite side of their bodies. Today marked the start of our non-fiction unit.
