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  1. Paula M Agins
    July 7, 2016 @ 06:07

    I love waking up to your posts! I can’t imagine you not stepping out of your comfort zone! You are doing it as I write. Looking forward to more posts and pictures.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 12, 2016 @ 00:29

      They’re coming! It’s been incredibly busy here but I have a lot of drafts of posts. Uploading photos takes forever; still working on a good system for that. Thanks for reading, Paula!

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  2. anne
    July 7, 2016 @ 06:23

    As always Tim an excellent post.. and as far as stepping out of your comfort zone I think you have always done that and you really make it look effortlessly

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 12, 2016 @ 00:30

      Thank you, Anne! I’m trying.

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  3. Lynne (jolly) pinto
    July 7, 2016 @ 07:08

    I think you are amazing! You’ve stepped out of your comfort zone just by traveling out of the country.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 12, 2016 @ 00:31

      I had great cousins as role models! Thanks for commenting, Lynn!

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  4. LInda Wight
    July 7, 2016 @ 07:09

    Good to read your post Tim. I agree you do make it seem easy to step out of your comfort zone, but it’s wonderful that you do. I still find it hard to step out of my comfort zone. What a wonderful opportunity. I’m glad you have a study buddy and you get to practice your Spanish. Just travelling on the yellow bus would be a feat. I love hearing about your day and seeing the pictures. Love Linda n Conrad

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 12, 2016 @ 00:31

      It’s always good to read your comments!

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  5. Lori
    July 7, 2016 @ 07:15

    Oh Tim! You are the poster child for stepping out outside of one’s comfort zone! Love how you get to be a teacher and a student! Enjoy!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 12, 2016 @ 00:33

      I will!

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  6. Noreen
    July 7, 2016 @ 08:14

    Hablas muy bien espanol. Sigue asi mi amigo.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 12, 2016 @ 00:34

      Gracias, amiga. Debemos practicar el espanol en los pasillos del colegio.

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  7. Gail McLeod
    July 7, 2016 @ 09:34

    You’re kind face and calming voice will transcend any language barrier. So enjoy hearing about your experience! Looking forward to the next post

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 12, 2016 @ 00:36

      Thank you, Gail. I’m working on many next posts – hopefully publishing more soon.

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  8. Deidre Toole
    July 7, 2016 @ 10:29

    You are really challenging yourself to be a learner and to experience everything. How great is that-living like to the fullest every day! I hope I get a chance to do something like this someday! You are such a wonderful writer and I am thinking back to our adult “Teachers as Writers” classes years ago after school. I can hear your voice! Enjoy it all!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 12, 2016 @ 00:39

      And I still remember the story about your brother (the funny title with his name spelled backward). Well, I almost remember it. I am sure you will do your own form of a year abroad someday soon!

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  9. Betsy
    July 7, 2016 @ 20:24

    Good luck in your quest to speak Spanish in Latin America Tim 🙂

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 12, 2016 @ 00:39

      Gracias!

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  10. Marika
    July 11, 2016 @ 11:30

    I’m proud of you my friend! Just keep talking:)

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 12, 2016 @ 00:44

      Good advice!

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  11. Jo-Ann
    July 12, 2016 @ 10:16

    Hola!!
    I just caught up with you. Thank you for sharing your trip with us all!! This may be the only way I’ll travel to many of the places you are heading!
    Sounds like you are off to a great start!!
    Stay safe, my friend…..and ENJOY!!!

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 15, 2016 @ 01:03

      Thanks for reading, Jo-Ann. Someday I’ll get you to travel!

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  12. Stacie
    July 13, 2016 @ 06:58

    Tim
    Glad I had a minute to see how you were doing! You will do just fine talking with anyone. You have a lot to offer from a kind smile and great listening ear to all your adventures along the way. Enjoy your time. I look forward to reading more from Croatia (when there is time and wifi).

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 15, 2016 @ 01:05

      Yes, time and wi-fi can be difficult to come by when traveling. I’ll be reading your blog about your travels.

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  13. Diane Weisman
    July 13, 2016 @ 09:10

    Tim,
    It’s so great to hear that you are enjoying this experience. You’re meeting so many volunteers from all over the world and getting to learn about so many cultures, not just the one in Honduras. The heat must be exhausting! The children are benefiting so much by your love for what you do and as a caring person and teacher. Can’t wait ti hear more.

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 15, 2016 @ 01:09

      Thanks, Diane! I’ve moved on from complaining about the heat to complaining about the mosquitoes. I have many battle scars, but they are reminders of fun times and rewarding work.

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  14. Cindy Cassidy
    July 22, 2016 @ 08:17

    How cool that you have “bartered” for tutoring time. You’ve always been good at utilizing your resources!!
    Safe Travels, C

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    • Tim Flanagan
      July 25, 2016 @ 14:31

      It’s a great program set up by the organization. The tutors earn some money and practice their English.

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