Thursday, July 31, 2008

Mi Ultimo Dia

Today is my last full day here. I am writing this last blog entry in Mexico
with much gratitude. I am thankful for having this opportunity to study
abroad in a Spanish speaking country as well as getting to live with such a
precious Mexican woman. I am thankful for all that I have learned about the
Spanish language and culture, for making dear friends, and for overall safe
travels. Lastly, I am thankful that I get to return to Brian, my family, and
friends. Thank you so much for the prayers, support and warm wishes
throughout my trip. I am eternally grateful!

My last few days here have been fun! One of my friends from school had a
birthday yesterday and we celebrated it by going to Applebees. I have become
so used to the cheap prices in restaurants and was shocked to see that
Applebees was so incredibly expensive in comparison to all the other
restaurants around. For a coke and a quesidilla hamburger the total was $15.
That may even be more than what it costs in the U.S. Anyways, it was fun to
go to a restaurant that had ice in the cups and free refills.

Today was pretty much a normal day. I went to school as usual and then came
home to a delicious lunch prepared by Martha. Later Martha, Sarah and I
tried to go to Zumba class but realized (after we had descended the steep
mountain) that there are no Zumba classes on Thursday. Oh well! On our walk
back a car started honking at us and then I realized it was my Aunt
Guadalupe. It was fun seeing her out of the blue and saying goodbye for the
second time!

Okay, so I am going to get off this computer and try to make everything fit
in my suitcase.

Muchos Abrazos,

Katie

Me and my sweet friend Claire

Martha in the Cucina

Mi Familia Mexicana...just kidding! These are all my American housemates with Martha and her friend Blancita.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

wow studying abroad must have been incredible!

I hope to study espanol in Barcelona in the next few years.

Any advice?