Scabbies

woohoo another mystery tropical illness! At first i thought it was scabbies but then i visited the doctor and she told me it was allergic reaction to a previously undiscovered critter. I think it was from when i slept bare armed on the floor of a hostal in downtown santo domingo with 6 other people. This place is filthy, lol. Other than that, this weekend was a blast. We stayed thrusday and friday night at a seamingly clean hostal with air conditioning and running hot water. We went to a Peace Corps Prom, where all the volunteers from around the country came. It was a great night to get to know a bunch of new people. Then firday we went out to a rooftop bar the clonial zone and just chilled. This whole Peace Corps thing suits me pretty well, ahah. Alot of chilling involved. Now today im hanging out in my barrio waiting for my infected arm to stop itching. Ihave taken oral hydrocrotizone and a bunch of other pills to try and combat whatever this is, but it is relentless. Could be a lot worse though.
So anyways, the rest of this week is based on literacy training. Basically, how to teach people to read and write in spanish. We are on lockdown today becuse of eleccions, and people are getting kinda loose. Carrying guns around is very common and i have been thinking bout purchasing an AK-47 for my own personal safety. Its funny to note that in the us, if there is a guard at the bank he has a tiny pistol in a holster. Here they carry shotgun across their chest. ITs very intimidating.
So anyways, thats about all i got for now. and im running out of time. Keep in touch and dont be afraid to spend the $60 or so dollars a minute to call me, lol, love and miss you guys tons! adios!