So far, I am impressed by how well I remember Antigua from my two-week stay here last year with Lisa. I haven't gotten lost yet, which is amazing as those of you who know me well will realize.
The house where we are staying is not a homestay but is filled with students from various places. There is a woman--Suzi--who comes in and cooks for us, but she leaves in the evening and we are left to our own devices. So far, It is a great arrangement, and all of us in the house seem to enjoy each other's company.
I don't really have much to say that feels deeply meaningful or profound, although I can report thay last night we went onto the roof of our house to watch an impressive lightning storm over one of the volcanoes in the ring that circles Antigua. The lightning was almost better than 4th of July fireworks, and a lot cheaper. The really cool part was, in one of the dark moments between lightning flashes, the top of volcan de agua lit up with lava like a match head. It only lasted for about 30 seconds, but we were all properly in awe.
Tomorrow our Spanish classes begin and I hope to have more interesting stuff to say as we prowl around.
Adios for now.