Hey guys
I got in last night, spent the day today getting a tour of the facilities, meeting the governer (en serio), getting a lesson on how little Spanish I actually know. Folks here speak really fast, but they are very nice, total strangers will help you on the street (believe me, I've tried). I feel extremely welcome and safe. The locals outnumber the tourists here about 10,00/1 (otra vez, en serio.)
Yesterday I was vacillating between giddy child-like anticipation and self doubt (such as - what the hell have I gotten myself into?). After meeting the folks and touring the rehab center, I am reminded why I did this, it is going to be great!
I have attached a picture of the catedral Zocalo, right down the street from my hostel in la área histórica de la ciudad
This is so beautiful! Mom says they are treating you like a celebrity; and really, you deserve nothing less (jajaja). I can't believe you're actually there! Love you lots, xoxo
ReplyDeleteBurke! I so happy that you arrived OK :) Don't worry about the "what the hell am I doing here" thoughts, I thought the same the first days I was in the US, I even believed I was crazy for being there! And yes, I was a little jaja. You will have a great time there! I hope to see many pictures of you :) I will soon send you some of my holidays too. Besos y abrazos!!
ReplyDeleteHey Burke. Here's some more (Freudian) Spanish that will get you a little mileage in Mexico:
ReplyDeleteme vale madre = I don't really care
desmadre = traffic jam, mess
ojete = a*hole
actually, desmadre from what I gather can also mean catastrophe, train-wreck. Por ejemplo: "La elección de Scott Brown fue un desmadre total."
ReplyDeleteBG,
ReplyDeleteit is the pulsation and flow of life: contraction and expansion, self-doubt and confidence. it sounds completely perfect and you are poised for a great adventure with a lot more contraction and greater expansion. BREATHE and stay in the flow..... you stepped in the river.....
Blessings....Suz