More on how our morning started while visiting UNA

A few kilometers before reaching our location for the day our van full of North Carolina State University faculty and students enjoyed a great smile reminding us of our presence in this country.

This young man was definitely thinking "Crazy Gringo" as I was the official paparazzi of the morning taking pictures from the van.  I couldn't help it, I was just so excited when I spotted the red, Wolfpack hat on his head!!


UNA - Universidad Nacional de Agricultura

As we spent the day at UNA we discovered a great deal about their faculty, students, and facilities.  After morning conferences we enjoyed lunch with the agriculture faculty and advanced English students.  The students spoke English very well and ranged in all ages from freshmen to seniors.  We started out outside under an enormous tree where we had shade and a bit of a breeze.

Then, just as the cafeteria staff started to carry out our lunches it began to rain, at first just a few sprinkles so we thought oh okay, no big deal.  Then a complete downpour started to come, the two of us who had been served picked up our plates and followed the others to the dining hall.  Although still nice, and clean, the temperature rose several degrees as we entered the concrete block building with a tin roof and no insulation.

Something that I noticed while in conversation and still looking around the room is that as groups of students entered they practiced politeness and manners that sometimes we no longer see at home.  Every young man who entered the cafeteria removed their cap immediately and then washed their hands before entering the serving line.  A small gesture but their practicing this respective gesture was refreshing.