I'm going to Nicaragua this January, on a humanitarian trip to build a school there. We'll be spending two weeks with host families who live in little huts with very little facilities. I've heard a bunch of horror stories from people who have been in the past years, and I'm actually a little afraid of the culture shock... but I really can't wait to do this! I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice for a really spoiled brat? I want to make the most of this experience.
2006-12-09
19:32:42
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ahhh I'm one to scream for mom if i see a spider crawling across the wall! Horror stories? Like fire ants in your clothes and finding a nasty surprise when you put them on. Running water and electricity -- highly unlikely... Host families with no door or curtain for bathroom. Bring your own toilet paper (and keep it hidden!) or be prepared to use newspaper. Almost certain diarrhea. No cell phone (my parents will freak for two weeks w/o hearing from me). Food -- what the host family can afford to feed you (the organization pays them something like 5$ a day for keeping us, so they can buy bottled water and other necessities for us)...but some actually try to save the money by not completely following the rules...
2006-12-09
20:19:03 ·
update #1