communication snags

HI,
Well, I'm wishing that I was a computer nerd so I could figure out how to correct the problem and get on the internet with hotmail. Thank goodness I found one internet cafe where it works but it is over by my orphanage. Guess I will wait till Monday to catch up with everyone. And with the 11 hr time difference, it's not been good for calling either as my mobile isn't working and I am not out during the right times. Frustration! There are times when I want to talk to my sons, mom, sister, Paul and urgh.....

BAck to the progress here. I met with 4 college students who are studying to be translators. I had run into by 'accident' early in the week and offered to help them with English. so we took a walk in the park and I talked and asked them questions. They were a bit shy to speak but I think it's good practice for them to listen. They are a good place for me to learn about life here, too. Three very attractive girls and one boy who wants to go to Alaska this summer. We are goingt o try to meet 2 times a week to practice and I'm hoping that I can get them over to the orphanage to translate for me.

Okay, more later...today we are going for a drive in the countryside. In truth it looked like boring farmland to me but I'm game to see if there are any pretty spots. The river that we live by is both beautiful and eerie. They dumped sand all over the area and its weird to see a sandy beach at a river. They also widened it. It's funny how it doesn't look natural even without knowing all that. I am looking forward to the brass band concert at 6 though in this small town. Wonder how many locals will go. Okay, meeting another volunteer soon. More later.