Caley has been gracious enough to allow me a few minutes on his computer. For you, this means a chance to catch a glimpse of some of the sights I've been fortunate enough to see.
Above is the view of San Cristóbal de las Casas from one of the churches situated on the top of a hill; there were a lot of stairs getting up there...
This is the pyramid of Tepoztlán; the climax of an hour long ascent up the side of a mountain. I found it quite exciting to stand and imagine what this particular site looked like a couple hundred years ago.
This is the view from on top of the pyramid, a beautiful sight of the little town of Tepoztlán, nestled in between green mountains.
Last Wednesday, we headed to a local fair. Every so often, the churches in Mexico celebrate the day of their particular Saint or Virgin. This is marked by the setting up of endless little stalls selling everything from freshly baked bread to pottery to clothing. It was an incredible experience in Mexican culture. Slowly, slowly I am learning how to work my way through large crowds - a skill that is not exactly necessary back home.
My Spanish skills continue to improve. Yesterday I was asked to explain my life philosophy as well as the history and philosophy of both MCC and Mennonites in general. The fact that I could (almost) do so was both encouraging and exhausting.
A plug: to get more pictures and a more complete desciption of Mexican life, including lots of picutres, I encourage everyone to check out Caley's blog - a great writer with a much greater dedication to blogging than myself - http://blogs.mcc.org/salt/caleort/
3 comments:
Hi Samantha...we are all here at Emily's for her birthday (which was 2 weeks ago but we love celebrating together whenever!) Omi was here and now we are in the office with your mom, Opa, Auntie Carolyn and me (am) typing! Emily is here Too!!! We miss you lots and thought that we would check out your blog and see what you have been up to...the photos are amazing!! We love you lots and can't wait for more updates! Stay safe...we are praying for you!!!! xoxoxoxoxo big hugs from all of us.
Opa is testing his account to make sure this works!
Hi Samantha, yes I guess I am a Blogger now. Your are never too old, I am actually sending you this message from home, hope it works. Guess what I did on Labour Day, no we did not go to Oroville I climbed the Chief at Squamish( not the face)but the back side. It was challenging there was a sighn not for the faint hearted, but after 2hrs we made it, what a sight from the very peak. Reading your comments , you are really enjoying it. How is the weather where you are, hot & humid? Enjoy the tropical fruit, I hope you will acquire a tast for Guavua like I do. Keep on writing of all your experiences, we love you and keep you in our prayers. love oma&opa
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