Volunteer Voice – First Week in Manuel Antonio

Composed by Bethany Devlin from Australia – GVI Manuel Antonio Training Volunteer

I.
showed up in in San Jose on Friday and satisfied GVI staff and various other volunteers.
at Gaudy’s Backpackers Youth hostel. I was invited to have supper out which.
was great, a genuine Mexican meal to begin my journey.

The.
bus trip to Quepos was really good, stunning surroundings, plantain chips.
for a.
treat, and I also saw some crocodiles en route! My initial weekend.
consisted of a travel to the coastline where I very improperly attempted to browse, and.
we had pizza provided for dinner -yes, you could obtain gluten free of charge pizza.
provided in the rainforest!

Bethany preparing for her English class following day

The.
job at El Cocal was quite a challenge to see. The resources we have.
and exactly what we are trying to attain made me really feel daunted regarding the task.
in advance. After a week right here I am much more positive about my very own individual.
supplement to what we can attain. I am assisting to teach English to.
grades 1-6, and being in a country thriving in tourism it is an.
opportunity for children in El Cocal to.
obtain job and do well.

Although.
cool showers just weren’t so welcoming, when I arrived the volunteers and.
staff at your house were. Living in one big house is actually enjoyable; obtaining.
addicted to the same TELEVISION show, cooking and cleansing with each other, it is a.
truly comfortable setting to be in.

Journey to be continued …

Bethany enjoying the area as part of a Spanish course