Finally some time to up-date. It’s about time.
Last night I went to the fair. The fair is a normal fair that you would think of when somebody says “Let’s go to the fair,” but it’s Mexican. When I say it like that I mean it like that.. There were freak shows. I missed the rodeo (which was why I went) and the shark tank, but I did see a freak show. Only in Mexico will people pay to see a chicken walking like a penguin or a sheep with 5 legs. Or a dog without a nose or another dog without any hair..Or maybe a two-headed child. Or a ½ woman ½ lizard whose recorded voice repeatedly says “ven a verme” (Come see me) over the loud speaker. The thing is the animals had names and the “tour guide” was a young lady who was petting them and being sweet. I hope that they are treated ok… I am sure they aren’t.. It was really sad. The two headed child was a trick with mirrors which made me feel better. I didn’t actually see the child because it made me sick to think about.. Apparently my friends talked to him and saw that it was fake.. It was 11 pm though and the poor kids probably hadn’t eaten all day..They needed to be in bed. That was only 10 pesos (less than a dollar).. The next one which I refused to take part in was 30 pesos. I can only imagine what was inside. There were also hot-dogs 3 x 15 pesos (less than $1.50)..didn’t partake in that either… Only in Mexico. I wouldn’t have been surprised if there was a donkey show. If you are unaware of what a donkey show is, keep yourself that way! What else? There were lots and lots and lots of unsafe carnival rides that were crazier than any in the states (I went for a spin on the Bumper Cars). Compared to Berkley Days this place was crazy! It was good start to my adventure weekend. Really warmed me up for the real thing. Six Flags or what we call Seis Banderas here in Mexico all day tomorrow. Yes, there is a Six Flags here and I am sure that it will be just the cultural experience that I had been waiting for.. It’s not really something that I would choose to do in Mexico, but we are going for Shauna’s birthday and I am actually excited. I haven’t been on a rollercoaster in a while and I love them. It should be a fun-filled day. We leave tonight/tomorrow morning at 3 a.m. on the “Six Flags” bus (yes, there is a special bus) directly to the park and the same bus will bring us back to Xalapa late tomorrow night. It’s like the old days when we would go the Cedar Point! Oh the old days.. Who wants to go to Cedar Point this summer??! Anyway, We paid the bus people 445 peso (about 40 dollars) and we get a ride there and back and park tickets! Pretty cheap.. really cheap. SO that should be fun. I wonder what kind of fun carnival food they will have. I will bring peanut butter and jelly.
So what else can I say?
Doing Yoga in Mexico is incredible. I haven’t felt this good about my body/self in a very long time. Cynthia, the instructor, is incredible. She reminds me of cousin Kelly in regards to Yoga and her “story.” She is married to a mexican who she met at a Yoga conference in Tulum (ohhhhh Tulum!), who is the director of one of the International Studies programs. So.. they live here in Mexico and teach Yoga and Salsa dancing. She went to school for Nutrition but is having a hard time figuring that situation out here. We talked about this nerdy website that gives you complete Nutrition profiles of different countries. I actually used in for my presentation the other day and kind of felt smart. Haha! I mean who knew that over 50% of the Mexicans diet is carbohydrates. It’s not like they eat a lot of tortillas or rice.. But anyway,we’ve been talking a lot about it and it has re-lit my firey passion for Nutrition…Some day I will make a decision… There are 2 of us taking classes from her. The other girl is from Oakland, CA and goes to school somewhere near Santa Cruz? I think. We are going to keep in touch, because I go to California sometimes! And I will go there again! We have done some pretty advanced stuff, it’s hard for me, but I love the challenge. After class I get to walk an hour home too.. no joke an hour. I like it though. I get to chill out and relax. It’s a nice walk.
Side note…I hate taking taxis and buses.. I think they are a waste of money (and I always get on the wrong bus) so why not walk? Nothing is rushed, everything is beautiful and it’s safe. Not too mention these hills do an incredible number on the calves.
School is winding down already. It’s weird. These next couple weeks are all about papers and presentations. We have a week break May 1-7 or something and then 2 more weeks of class. I come home on the 25th and I think I am ready, but I know I am not ready, but I think I am..but.. It has gone by way too fast. Waayy too fast. It’s time to get back to the real world…especially when I am about to start doing hippie hair wraps on the streets to make some extra money (they are popular here!). I could probably get 20 pesos for each one…
Good update.I hope it was anticipated.
Side note…I hate taking taxis and buses.. I think they are a waste of money (and I always get on the wrong bus) so why not walk? Nothing is rushed, everything is beautiful and it’s safe. Not too mention these hills do an incredible number on the calves.
School is winding down already. It’s weird. These next couple weeks are all about papers and presentations. We have a week break May 1-7 or something and then 2 more weeks of class. I come home on the 25th and I think I am ready, but I know I am not ready, but I think I am..but.. It has gone by way too fast. Waayy too fast. It’s time to get back to the real world…especially when I am about to start doing hippie hair wraps on the streets to make some extra money (they are popular here!). I could probably get 20 pesos for each one…
Good update. I hope it was anticipated.
By the way, I forgot to introduce my kids.
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