For those of you who were worried, last night was wonderfully fun! I really didn't have high expectations, and I would have been absolutely right except that I met a guy in the central park listening to some hippie drummers as I waited for people to start showing up at the bar. He is now a chemical engineer for Coke (at least he's not a marketer for them), but he taught chemistry and physics for about 10 years. He was in town on business and offered to accompany me to the cumbia bar. I only agreed because he sounded like he could dance, and sure enough he can dance...cumbia. We ended up going to a different bar that played salsas, cumbias, and a merengue, but I had to teach Rico the basic salsa spins and the fun merengue moves. Nevertheless, he's a really respectable guy and we had fun chatting. Other dances of note were the banda, duranguense, and achy breaky heart. Yes, after nearly 10 years of last dancing that wonderful tune, I caught on quickly and scuffed my flipflips as best I could, envisioning boots, sombrero, and a big belt.
Today I went on a tour of two local Mayan towns, San Juan Chamura and Zinocantan. We learned all about their houses, their elaborate church and religious riturals, and their textiles. I bought a lovely woven purse and ate some great ice cream (not really a cultural novelty, but tasty), and am off to the Mayan Medicine Museum where there's a graphic 12-minute video on childbirth, or so the guidebook says. Sweet!
2 comments:
Hello Karla
So great to learn that you arrived safely.
I have been busy since I was in Ohio and came immediately back to work.It has been so hectic to the extent that I did not have time to check your site until today. I was looking forward to and wondering if you had connected with internet services, you know?
I am glad that you are enjoying your stay over there. Your experiences are quite delightful and I am sure you'll have more to share. I learned a bit of Spanish while in Ohio !!!!It is a very friendly place.
Thanks for sharing. Today is gorgeous here and I am just about to leave for work. I think I have been doing well on my job because I am still there.
You are always in my prayers and thoughts for safe travels and a success story .Regards to all your friends and acquaintances.
Stay in touch
Jonathan
Ah, mi sobrina! It sounds like you are having a free-spirited fun time. Do be safe though, k? I am praying for you as you travel. Lo siento mucho por not calling you before you left. (don't ya just love my half spanish half english?!!!) but know that I was certainly thinking of you and I still am. I am so thankful for your guidebook but remember to let God be your ultimate guide. With Him you will never be lost! Te amo mucho and keep the posts coming! Oh, and..... I received several texts from su mama as she traveled yesterday. She texted me a photo of Grandma's lápida mortuoria. I wish I could have been there with her.
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