We just finished our first week of training and I am glad to be done. The have kept us pretty busy this week with Spanish classes, medical sessions and technical instruction. Today we planted our first garden. My family is really nice and I am enjoying living with them. The house is modest, but very nice for Nicaragua. There is no running water so we have a great latrine and all the cooking is done by wood stove. The people have already lived up to their reputation for kindness and generousity and seem geniunely glad to have us here. I hope that all of you are well and hope to hear from you all soon.