My name is Bruce and I welcome you to my new blog! I plan to share my adventures as I prepare for a new life abroad teaching English in Santa Ana, El Salvador. I first visited the country in 1995 and instantly fell in love with the culture and the wonderful people there. My plan was to go back as soon as possible but I was unable to do so. I have visited again, the last time being in 2008. I have met some really good friends and stay in contact even today.
As life goes by, I have decided once again to return. This time I plan to stay. I have worked hard all of my adult life and have been greatly affected by the economic downturn in the last few years. Even with a college degree, times are tough and my age doesn't help. Rather than just get by here, I would rather live a simple yet rewarding life in a country that I love. A very dear friend runs a school that trains kids to sew and cook and I have offered to teach English to interested students. The pay will be very minimal but the satisfaction of helping them to learn a new language and exposing them to new career choices will more than compensate for this.
Follow me as I share my experiences on this life path. Thanks again for stopping by!
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