This month we had a chance to get to know some of the other married volunteers in Honduras at our bi-annual MARV (MARried Volunteers) meeting. Peace Corps worldwide sponsors various “support groups” therefore we receive a small amount of funds to meet twice a year. About this time last year I inherited the MARV coordinator position so the meeting planning was all up to me. A last minute security incident required us to change the location of our meeting from Trujillo to Tela (both cities on the North Coast) which was a bit stressful for me but it all worked out fine in the end.
Beach serenade in Tela
David and I ended up being the only couple there from our training group (H16) with the other participants being three couples from H18. We had a great time getting to know everyone, eating out, swimming in the pool, and of course watching cable TV.
Our hotel at left and views of the bay
Our hotel had seen better days but the pool was great and we were also in walking distance of the hotel Maya Vista which has the best views of the bay. The whole group tackled the many stairs up to the restaurant for a sunset meeting on the first night and the views were so incredible that David and I went back every evening for a sunset cocktail!
Panorama of Tela from atop the Maya Vista
We're on the roof!
We had a very productive meeting and compiled a list of suggestions for PC Honduras training staff and administration on how to better serve married couples. We’ll see if they take any of our advice!
The sun sets over Punto Sal
Cows on the beach. Don’t see much of that ’round here. I’ll take a beach trip any time, cows or not.
YAY! I’m glad that you finally had a meeting and that MARV has not died!
MARV lives!
US NEXT! We can’t wait!!!