Blogs from Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, North America - page 6

Hola! I am switching gears and have moved from China to Mexico, a place I feel much more comfortable with since I speak some Spanish. I have always wanted to attend a Spanish language immersion program but have never had the opportunity. Usually the programs are multiple weeks in length and that just didn’t fit into my home or work schedule. Fortunately for me a group of California Diabetes Educators put together this language school trip, specifically to improve medical Spanish skills. I am departing Phoenix in just a little while on my way to Mexico City, then Cuernavaca, a city with several language schools. Our program consists of six hours a day of Spanish, three that are conversational Spanish and three that are diabetes specific. They are breaking us down into small groups so we ... read more

Well, a welcomed break came in the middle of February and I took the chance to flee the grey weather in the city for sunny and colorful Mexico! Mama has taken a month over the last three years to go to Mexico in order to learn Spanish and experience the culture. For many reasons it seemed that now would be a great time to learn Spanish- not that I needed any excuse to travel or learn a something new! So, I met Mama for a week in Mexico where I found myself overwhelmed by the experience. Everything seemed enhanced, like it was in high definition- only not fed through a wire onto a TV but instead filling all your senses. Coming from the muted winter of the city Mexico abounded with light, color, rich smells, intricate ... read more

We´ve added photo´s to our previous blogs if you want a peek. Day 4 was a travel day to Cuernavaca. We had a great bus (no chickens allowed). It was air conditioned and we watched 2 movies. Although it cost $60.00 CDN we were glad we didn´t drive because it would have cost us $50.00 in tolls. We settled into Hotel Colonial then headed out to hang out at the zocalo. We thought we found great seats till Neil got crapped on by a bird. We looked up and the trees over head were filled with pigeons. We promptly move to safer grounds. Later while leaving the same square Neil was crapped on again. Laura found this hilarious! Welcome to Cuernavaca. In the evening we watched the most amazing rap dancers bust some moves. Like a ... read more

Hey Everyone! So now that I'm finally back in the states for the holidays, I have some time to catch you all up on the past three months of life at NPH. Here are a few random pictures from the month of October. Here is a list of things that went down: 1. Going to Houston for a LIFE TEEN Youth Minister Training Conference (AND staying with the KEANE's!!!) 2. Baking cakes with some of the girls for our October birthday celebration. 3. Our October birthday celebration that turned into a huge CAKE FIGHT that covered our office floor in whip cream. 4. I helped create a pretty cool Haunted House (really a haunted pathway) outside for Halloween. I got to be a psychotic nurse with a huge knife...it was pretty scary for real! Enjoy the ... read more

So apparently all of us gringos out there think that Cinco de Mayo is a big holiday for Mexicans, however it is actually not that big of deal. So apparently for us Americans who go out to eat on the 5th of May at the closest establishment with colorful lights, multi-colored tapestries on the wall, and chimichangas on the menu (which they don't even eat here) and think we are toasting margaritas to the freedom of our amigos south of the border....we are actually just looking for another excuse to drink and eat good food. As if we don't have enough of our own holidays to stuff ourselves and drink with our friends and family. El "Grito" or the cry, is celebrated all day on Monday the 15th and at midnight the loud "cry" happens where ... read more