Memories of San Jose del Pacifico Oaxaca MX... I was looking for pix of that village(?) for many years. Now have yours and a few others. I may have met the Hummingbird spirit of the Derombes right where you are standing in that photo in 1970-1 or so. Bet it has changed since then! Did you meet a woman named Beatrice? She talked me into showing her friends how to make a Chocolate cake from scratch. We had to venture back towards Oaxaca by bus to go shopping for supplies, and then return to bake it in their wood fired adobe oven, so it didn't win any Betty Crock-er awards, to say the least. But they loved it!
Tziscao I found your blog as I was researching Tziscao. I enjoyed reading your blog and wonder what came of your independent study and what you took away from your experience.
My husband, three children and I are going on a service/solidarity trip to a newly developed village close to Tziscao and we may be staying at the eco-tourism cabins at the lake. Would you recommend them for kids 11-17?
If we don't stay in Tziscao, we will driving back and forth from Comitan every day.
Enjoyed your photos as well!
Thanks,
Cindy
And so it begins...! The pencils are sharp and the erasers are brand new - there's excitement in the air for the first day of school. The journey begins as each student steps through the magical door into your classroom. You are their guide, their expedition leader, their navigator - and their dispute resolver, their hall pass distributor, their kleenex hander-outer. This is a special year - your first year of teaching!
Oh the places you'll go The Teaching Place
And some roads will have teachers who will help you to learn,
Why they care so much for you, you may never discern,
But they do and so trust them for they want you to fly,
It is beautiful looking down from way up in the sky.
And going to places, you see, is much easier then,
And you will remember these teachers every now and again.
Love,
Dad
Good luck with your class!! Maggie, what a great quote to use for your class! That one is one of Lyn's favorites! If you are anything like me, I could never sleep the night before school started-I'm still that way about my preschool classes! Keep in touch and let me know how you are doing! Love, Aunt Lisa
You are amazing, Maggie! I hope your conference on the 25th goes smoothly. If not, oh, well, more memories. As much as you will remember and cherish your friends and family there, they will remember and cherish you. They'll all be telling tales of their lovely gringa the rest of their lives. So enjoy your last little bit and then adelante!
Hope to see you between adventures! Wow, Maggie -- what an inspiration you are. I love the passion you bring to your work, and the meaningful choices you make about where to apply your energy and effort. Thanks for making it easy to follow along ... via your blogposts, photos, Facebook. I hope you'll have a chance to drop by YES! again before leaving for Denver, and I'd love to put you in touch with Colette Cosner, who's been filling your old intern shoes. Safe travels, -- Susan
Counting down Enjoy your last few weeks on Ometepe as much as you have the last ten months. I can relate to your blogs better having been to the island, and met many of the people you write about. It will be great to see you in May and to launch you on your new adventure.
Love,
Dad
OBAMA! Maggie! we did it! Im proud to be an American now. And just in time, I just got back 5 days ago from my crazy trip. How did you celebrate the Obama win in Ometepe?
I just caught up with all your blogs. It all looks wonderful you look very happy. Of couse, crazy Maggie up to her usual antics with the pumpkin carving. I would expect nothing less. I miss you.
I should tell you I'm moving to Burlington, VT! And I'm searching for jobs. Any leads? haha...wow theres so much more to tell you. Any chance you can call me from skype? My number is 413-329-7697.
Te amo y te extrano,
Anita
Yay, Maggie! Hi! So happy to read your blog and see your photos. All is well at FareStart. Lots of students and staff are really engaged in- the election -- it's wonderful. "Baby" Jason is talking! Miss you. xoxo Karla
You're Amazing Maggie Maggie - sounds like you're having quite an experience down there. My admiration and respect for you is huge. So good to hear from you. Ruth is off to Mexico to do another Aver School and some biznik events. She misses having you do your awesome photo class! Take care my friend.
superconnected I was able to read your whole blog on my phone while sitting in Dulles airport, pictures and all. Sorry I will miss the skype session tonight.
Love,
Dad
Feliz 15 de Septiembre Hi Maggie I found your blog fun to read I happened to find it by searching for something else however I was born in El Salvador and I now live in Michigan. I believe American Food is the best in the world, the real home made stuff though not the gas station hog dogs and nacho with chili sauce that pop up in everyones mind when talking about american food. I like Gallo Pinto too :) Thank you for sharing your experience be safe and good luck to you. Happy indepence day. Adios
Kittens and Petroglyphs You tell the story of all of it ..... the in-the-moment present with bounding kittens, scratching chickens, mouth-watering banana bread, and beautiful flowering plants. And the venerable past with stunning artifacts and petroglyphs. Thanks Maggie (and Joanna too for more great photos)!
amazing. marge!!!
i am so proud of you. you, your writing, and how you set your mind to do something, and just go do it...i will admire forever.
un beso y abrazo TAN grande.
way to go.
Great photos I really like the photo essay. The pictures show us what day to day life is like and your descriptions tell the story. Keep wearing that bike helmet.
Love,
Dad
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Memories of San Jose del Pacifico Oaxaca MX...
I was looking for pix of that village(?) for many years. Now have yours and a few others. I may have met the Hummingbird spirit of the Derombes right where you are standing in that photo in 1970-1 or so. Bet it has changed since then! Did you meet a woman named Beatrice? She talked me into showing her friends how to make a Chocolate cake from scratch. We had to venture back towards Oaxaca by bus to go shopping for supplies, and then return to bake it in their wood fired adobe oven, so it didn't win any Betty Crock-er awards, to say the least. But they loved it!