Slow and steady I'm Settling In

Well, I have no idea where to start, so I guess I will start with right now and head backwards. Yesterday, I had to take a bus from Mokhotlong to come back down to Maseru for an Early Childhood weeklong planning meeting. The bus ride is long and exhausing. I left my place at 6 am and walked an hour to get to the bus and hour before departure, as to avoid standing on the bus ride for 7 1/2 hours. I got a window seat, where I could control the window. The Basotho are always cold and never want the windows open. The first bit of the trip is rough, which is why there is always vomiting going on, another reason to get the window seat. I will stop at the descriptions now, you get the picture and it isn't pretty! This last week I began working. It was amazing!! I spent much of my time making materials, as their was a new school opening. These schools involve a rondaval, maybe a window and chairs for at least 20 children ranging from 1 1/2 - 5 years of age. The teachers have no educational background. I got great vibes from this particular teacher, so I was motivated to spend a substantial amount of my free time preparing manipulative materials for the classroom. I then showed up early to the schools and began hanging them up with poster puty. The classroom looked phenomenal!! She came in to her suprise and was ecstatic. The next day I returned with a schedule and lesson plan outline that I created for her. I then sat on the floor and coached her along the day. It was phenomenal!! She kept thanking me for my help, stating that she wanted to work hard to be a good teacher. I told her that she was already good and I wanted to work with her to make her the best in the district. It was my best week here so far. Especially with all of the horror stories that we are told about teachers not being receptive to help. I have 10 other schools to seek out, but I figure that if I find one or two more teachers that will be as willing as this, then perhaps I will be able to do big things. That is my constant battle here, wanting to be able to do more than I am. Oh, shucks. I guess that is something that all of battle most of the time. As I have said to many, things here are very similar, only intensified due to lack of distractions. Everything that is felt, is felt fully. Which I fear NOT! Before my wonderful work week I spent the days walking my hour walk to town and being in the office for a bit then walking back. I have really enjoyed books and decorating my home. I have sewn curtains and added butterflies galore of course. I also have the luxury of having three other PCVs not too far away. So I have had dinner at one of their places and I am fortunate to have a hiking buddy. That actually started my week off, as after being so high, I remained that high. The mountains has away of doing that to me. I told Ben that I need to get out in the mountains on a weekly basis for my own peace of mind. I realize that I am leaving out many of the tidbits that are the meat of my presence here, but what will I have to talk about when I get back if I reveal everything now. I should write down a post when I am away from amenities, as once I get here I can't seem to think of what to write, perhaps I will give that a go next time. Until then, happy trails to you all. Oh yeah, I have spent most of my computer time uploading new photos, so check them out. I look forward to hearing some comments to your posts, perhaps I would then be inspired to do some better writing if I was certain of my audience and their wishes. (hint, hint!)