Yesterday was a ton of fun - we drove about an hour to a development by one of the Rotarians - he is making villas. The archetect is the same person who designed the house i'm staying in - and it is beautiful. The villas are gorgeous as well. They set up a lovely picnic area with tables, food (of course), and music. We played soccer (football), flew kites, and played another game...as Scott (teammate) said, "Its like dodgeball with bricks and stuff..." :) I have a video I'll have to get on youtube somehow - it is hilarous! Mary, Carin, and I were in a race balancing a pot on my head (got about half way down and it fell off); Scott was in a race with a lemon in a spoon (he actually took 2nd place!), and Scott & I attempted a 3-legged race (didn't work so well since he's about a foot and a half taller than I am...but I'm sure it was entertaining for those watching!). So, we had fun. But, right at the end I started to feel ill and by the time we got home my stomach and entire abdomen area. So, they called the doctor and 20 minutes later I popped 2 pills. They helped a lot but I still had dry toast for dinner and went to bed early.
The hard part about yesterday was seeing the workers constructing the adjacent villas as we were all having fun. I felt so bad as they looked onto us and our games - the only way I can describe it is I felt the same way I did when I have previously read stories about slavery in the US. Obviously, these people are being paid but I can't imagine what they are thinking. I feel so akward - like I should go help them put bricks up or something. Its strange...I am not explaining how I reall feel well. I don't know if I can fully comprehend the situation to really write about it in the first place.
Today we are off to a bird sanctuary and a club meeting (presentation time!). I guess this sanctuary is a haven for migratory birds from Siberia...hopefully we will see a ton of birds.
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