Ok, so I found an internet cafe. And I have 9 pages of entries written on my USB drive, but I am not allowed to use it here. Damn. So what to write?

The town of Sao Domingos is small, dusty, and far from the beach. We're nestled in a little valley inland. My host parents run a bar and restaurant right at the edge of town, so I see a lot of people coming and going and I have a few local friends. Still, my best companions remain my little brothers, who keep me occupied and exhausted most of the time I am home. Which is pretty rarely, as training keeps me busy from 8 am to 6 pm during the week, and on the weekends most of the time. The night life consists of a few bars and one 'disco' where everyone dances, but there are great festas outside sometimes, where everyone dances to whatever music the band is playing that night.

I've learned a bit more about Boa Vista, where I will probably end up in September. I'm pretty excited about it. I will be able to start a brand new project with the local government there, as I will be the first volunteer on that island. Not bad. Anyway, it's time for me to head out of here. I'm in a town on the eastern coast of Santiago, and I have the urge to walk on the black sand beach. There is a big music festa there tomorrow.

In sum: Life is wonderful and I haven't looked back once. Best decision I have ever made.