This summer is going to be one like never before...
5 weeks in another country... Woo hoo!! How exciting is that! Not only do I get to experience something new, learn about a culture first hand, improve my Spanish skills and get credit for doing it... I get to serve the Lord in a whole new place! Did I mention I am excited?! I dont know what the Lord has in store for me down in Cuernavaca, Mexico but I am puttiong my complete trust in Him that He is in control and He is worthy. I cant wait to see how the days unfold and where the Lord calls me to meet Him in his work. I am truly blessed at the opportunity to do this! So... with my bags packed, my passport pages longing to be stamped and my camera ready to capture every moment... voy a Mexico!!
May 25, 2008
We arrived in Cancun today. When we drove up to the resort I had to push my jaw closed because I was in such disbelief at where we were staying. The beautiful Cancun Palace. Never before in my life have I felt so ritzy and luxurious. As we were checking in they had yummy and pretty refreshing drinks already waiting for us at the counter. There were even wet towels to cool us off from the heat outside. I pretty much walked around in shock the whole time we were there. Not really of course but I felt like such a country girl because every time I would find something else that was cool or fancy that I had never seen before I got very excited, and that was a lot!
(i didnt write a lot after this for a while so I will have to go back and fill in the gaps...)May 27, 2008
Today we went to the Centro Mercado near our resort in Playa del Carmen. We walked about 15 minutes into town. It was really hot. My friend Kelly and I found some really neat shawl/wraps for only $7.00. They are really neat and made of very soft material. They work good as a swimsuit coverup, skirt, dress... it has many uses. We came across a Starbucks which was really exciting! They had free internet access and we took advantage of that for a while. I bought some freshwater pearls from a pearl shop that had all kinds of different pearls. I was so excited! I could have bought them all, but I limited myself to one strand and a pair of earrings to match. They are a pretty grayish blue color.
As we made our way farther in we came across the typical Mexican vendors that stood outside their stores trying to lure you in to buy all their “very pretty things… quality made… you come look!” We made it through without too much difficulty. Surprisingly we saw a live statue as we were going to the shops. He was painted sliver with glitter from head to toe. Bling Bling!! He was definitely blingin. It was really cool and unexpected. I tried to get him to move by saying things to him but he never did. He made a good statue.
At dinner we were serenaded by a Mariachi band. They did a great job. I was glad to finally see a real Mariachi band.
Today we went to the Centro Mercado near our resort in Playa del Carmen. We walked about 15 minutes into town. It was really hot. My friend Kelly and I found some really neat shawl/wraps for only $7.00. They are really neat and made of very soft material. They work good as a swimsuit coverup, skirt, dress... it has many uses. We came across a Starbucks which was really exciting! They had free internet access and we took advantage of that for a while. I bought some freshwater pearls from a pearl shop that had all kinds of different pearls. I was so excited! I could have bought them all, but I limited myself to one strand and a pair of earrings to match. They are a pretty grayish blue color.
As we made our way farther in we came across the typical Mexican vendors that stood outside their stores trying to lure you in to buy all their “very pretty things… quality made… you come look!” We made it through without too much difficulty. Surprisingly we saw a live statue as we were going to the shops. He was painted sliver with glitter from head to toe. Bling Bling!! He was definitely blingin. It was really cool and unexpected. I tried to get him to move by saying things to him but he never did. He made a good statue.
At dinner we were serenaded by a Mariachi band. They did a great job. I was glad to finally see a real Mariachi band.
The show of the evening was a professional Mexican dance group. They performed the Baile foclorico. It was amazing! They did so good. Their colorful dress and perfectly in step routines to go with the various songs was quite a show. It makes me want to be one... mostly just because their dresses are so stinkin cool! I want one of those multicolored, multilayered dresses that look so pretty when you twirl them and dance with them. haha
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