This is the synogogue in Panama. 
Neighbors. From left, Gracy, Arraichell (Gorda Bella), and Tita.
From right, me, Daniella (my host mom), Daniella`s daughter from Panama and her husband.
Tech week family.
It was my neighbors birthday. Her name is Eli too.
Pig head stew. 
Some mountains.
My technical week family. Count it, 8 kids.
Ngabe women showing us how they get fibers to make their chacras (purses).
Las Lajas, a beach that we went to after the week to rest up.
Surprised baby holding kitten.
This girls name is China and is the cutest.
A bunch of kids.
These are the people who hosted me during the week.
Lisa got pink eye and seems pretty stoked about it.
A standard fogom. Everyone here uses them. Basically, it´s three rocks with a wood fire underneath.
The cutest, hungriest puppy you have every seen.
A normal house.
Some kids on the side of the road through town. White people are always looked at as something strange. Often times, people in the comarca will stand and stare at you, without saying anything for a long time, if at all.
The school. We did a short lesson there teaching the names of the continents to the kids.
Host kids, giving their Ngabe smile.
Neighbors, with my host kids mixed in. Women are wearing the usual Naguas which I believe comes from missionaries way back.
This was one of my host kids. He loves to play with my stuff and finds anything I do hilarious.
Both my host brothers. They really like getting their picture taken because they don´t see electronics much. They stared at me pretty much the whole week.
A chicken. They are everywhere here and act as a garbage system. I have not been to a house yet that doesn´t have chickens.
5 comments:
Hi E,
These are some fabulous portraits-I will be wallpapering my classroom with them.
I knew it was a good idea to get those sunglasses at Odd Lots. They did come in handy.
And nice to see that the a sea dog can fit in anywhere. You look great. Stay safe and healthy. We love and miss you.
Love, Ema
Hi E -
So I'm sitting here at Grandma's house with everyone for Rosh Hashannah. Remember Rosh Hashannah? I bet you took everyone to the synagogue you built last week. So we all saw your photos and think they're pretty awesome (my words).
Grandma says she's happy she had the chance to see you before you left, and is looking forward to more, and also Happy New Year! She also wants to know if you ever got her letter. Grandpa says hello, and that you can expect another letter soon.
Be safe, have fun, and we're looking forward to the next batch of photos. Oh, and we all hope el puerco was delicious.
-HJ
E, great photos! I'll try to lift a few and see if my mom wants to paint some for you. Do you need anything? or something for your hosts? let us know. Love, Aunt Trudy
I´m famous!
Hi Eli!
We were looking at you posts and hope you check this even though it's old. Grandma and Grandpa are right here and they hope you are ok and have a happy birthday! Your house is impressive! We will look for another place to post that is more recent!
Love, Aunt Amy, grandma and grandpa
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