First Day of School

Being here in Mexico has already been an adventure. Upon arrival we were taken to a Rotarians son´s brithday party. Then we were allowed to settle in to our apartment. It is a nice three bedroom apartment in a cutre little area. We have a grocery store with in walking distance and a park across the street. Later that evening we went back to the evening portion of the same birthday party and meet a lot of the local Rotarians. The Rotary members in Cancun are a fun bunch, they love to give each other nicknames. The American Rotarian who is also an Episcopal Victor ( sorryI can´t spell it) arranged for me to go to his church the next morning.

On Sunday, I was picked up by Joan who is as Brit and we went to church. The Cancun Episcopal Mission Church meets in the Hotel Zone it the Marriott. There were a total of 5 people there. The two other tourists besides me were from Allen. They were Catholic, but enjoyed the service. Once returning back to the apartment my teaching partner and I went to lunch and then Walmart. One custom I have learned so far is that the waiter will not bring you your check until you ask for it. I went to the beach in the afternoon and walked around the Hotel Zone. It is only a dçfew pesos to take the bus that stops right by the apartment to get to the Hotels. If you are planning a vacation soon, please think of Cancun. Also I hear you can get great deals.

Today was our first day of school. We are teaching at a technical high school. Most students have graduated from the program but because of Swine Flu and the ¨crisis¨ that is the Economic Crisis they are having trouble finding a job. Actually some resturants have temporarily shut down because of the lack of tourism. The classes went well. We had 31 in the morning session and 15 in the evening. We are supposed to have 87 total, so we have a feeling that tomorrow we will have a lot more show up. Each day for lunch a different Rotarian will take us to Lunch. Today the President Edgar took us to meet his family. They were the most gracious hosts. And the fish we had. mmmmmmmmmmm It was fantastic. It had this hint of lime taste to it that was fabulous. We also had the pleasure of seeing the Cancun Rotarians in action today. The provided a wheel chair for a local child. To see how happy his mother was spoke volumes even though I didn´t understand a word.

Speaking of Spanish, I am slowly learning and picking up words. I understand a little more each day. I am really enjoying my experince here......oh I am learning to live without A.C. Keep me in your prayers and I will try to write soon!