Day 1

Author: Bradley Korman
Location: Earth

Ah the pressure. They keep me here holding only a small candle for light. I'm told meals, as well as sleep, will be witheld until I finish this. If anyone finds this, please send help, though it may be too late. Plus, I will have finished by then, and will allegedly be allowed my basic necessities.
Today we bonded. Everyone here is closer than their actual family now, and depending on how the rest of the week goes, there is talk of defecting and living as a tribe in the rainforest. The afternoon's pouring rain is a slight deterrent however.
We woke up this morning and enjoyed an extravagant breakfast. Orientation took place at the Rancho de Ana, which also has an orchard. The fruits, including mangoes, jocotes, and oranges, were great fresh picked from the trees, until out Health Officers discovered that hornets enjoyed the same fruit! In the end, the hornets won a little bit, but much fruit was enjoyed.
Aside from hornets, there was other wildlife interested in our orientation. We also met a squirrel who was quite attentive throughout. We took breaks to play frisbee and align ourselves according to middle initial without talking.
Once we were properly acquainted we went to La Carpio and organized the cement blocks we will use to build the playground wall. We also cleaned the street and prepared the front of the school for a mural, and made progress on the path that will lead from the school to the playground.
After all was said and done, dinner was served, and then we came to where I find myself now. Most of the others have gone to bed, and now must I, as I come to the close of this letter/blog/thing. Adios!

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