The past weekend was AMAZING!! Saturday the Simpson students, my professor and her family, and a couple of visiting Simpson faculty members went on an excursion through the volcano's crater that formed Tahiti. It was stunningly beautiful and breath taking. I was finally able to see waterfalls, but we weren't able to swim in the one we planned on because of all the rain we have received. 
Standing up while holding on to the barrier in the back of a Land Rover was both frightening and exciting. The terrain through the valley was extremely steep and rocky! I have a huge bruise on my right hip from hitting the barrier.
We did have a French woman in our vehicle as well. She was vacationing in Tahiti because she won the trip through a raffle at a language conference! She mentioned the "if I was only 20 years younger I'd be able to keep up with this group" while on the excursion...us Simpson students were having a pretty good time! 
Our guide, Teiva, was awesome, and we-Simpson students- are planning on a two day trek with him through Tahiti Iti, the smaller section of the island. Hopefully it works out because taking a boat is part of the trek. The area in which the trek is located is that undeveloped and left in a more pristine condition than Tahiti Nui, which is the larger section of the island.
Other new news is that I am switching host families. Out of respect to Tumata and her studies and my goals, I was presented with and accepted an opportunity to live with another host family. They are French and have lived in Tahiti since July. They have six children and cannot wait!! It will feel somewhat like home since I am the oldest of five kids!
They also have internet so no excuses for not updating my blog! I move tomorrow but am spending the night in Papara with Tumata. Today we went to a beautiful black sand beach-uncommon since most of the beaches here are corally- after class and had enjoyed dinner with the family afterward. I have found a second home in Tahiti and am always welcomed back. :) I am leaving a family who I know cares a lot about me, but this is an opportunity for both of us to reach our goals during our final semesters.
Other new news is that I am switching host families. Out of respect to Tumata and her studies and my goals, I was presented with and accepted an opportunity to live with another host family. They are French and have lived in Tahiti since July. They have six children and cannot wait!! It will feel somewhat like home since I am the oldest of five kids!
They also have internet so no excuses for not updating my blog! I move tomorrow but am spending the night in Papara with Tumata. Today we went to a beautiful black sand beach-uncommon since most of the beaches here are corally- after class and had enjoyed dinner with the family afterward. I have found a second home in Tahiti and am always welcomed back. :) I am leaving a family who I know cares a lot about me, but this is an opportunity for both of us to reach our goals during our final semesters.
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