Hello, me again. It has been a lovely week so far in General Rodriguez. The weather has been nice, but we`ve been inside on tours, so we`ve missed the sun (see i`m already making excuses for not having a tan on my return!). We are local celebrities and had interviews with the radio and newspapers - two papers were published today, so i will keep the cuttings to show interested parties upon our return.
We went to the Basilisk (ok, so it was the Basilica, but i keep wanting to say basilisk) which was nice. It was really interesting in the crypt because each country has it`s own little churhch area decorated in a way that represents the country. Some were really ornate and pretty. England was unfortunately sadly disappointing, with just a blank wall and a picture (supposed to be a major religious symbol in britain, but which none of us recognised!).
The area here is lovely, much safer and cleaner than the previous (which of course had it`s own charms), but what amazes me is the difference in all the house structures. It`s not like Home with so many houses looking alike, they are all diferent shapes, sizes and colours. I love the house i`m in, although i was slightly disappointed there is no swimming pool. The family are once again so lovely and welcoming - and really good cooks!
We had a formal presenttion yesetdray and after such a busy few weeks, i was far too exhausted to get as nervous as normal. It went ok, but it is slightly odd having everything you say translated. The team had very positive feedback though, so here`s hoping the conference will go just as well.
We all went round a cosmetics factory called Just the other day. It was amazing. I loved the level of organisation and the enivronmental awareness demosntarted by this company. Their Micro lab was tiny though - i don`t think i should ever complain about Lonza`s lab again (although i`m sure i will!). It was really interesting and I started talking shop with the guide, so they`ve arranged for me to go back there on my own tomorrow. I`m looking forward to it, but am not sure how mcuh time to ask to spend there.- I might well struggle to ask intelligent questions for 7hrs! (or intelligent questions at all - before some of you make that remark!)
Anyway, off to bed after an exhausting day of sitting (2hr lunch, 2.5hr drive and 3 hr bus tour!). It`s a hard life...
Zara
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