I truly believe that the homestay element of Centre in Mexico is the best part. I have grown to love my huge extended family. There are always people in and out of our house, and we even had a wedding anniversary party last weekend where SIXTY-FIVE of our immediate family members came to our house for tacos, cake, and socializing. We have lived in Mexico long enough for this all to feel routine.
Kara and I have a host family that loves to take us around and show us new places and things to do in and around Merida. Last weekend, this was a day trip to the colonial city of Izamal where nine Maya pyramids are set amongst the small modern houses and stores as well as the huge monastery. This monastery is beautiful and ancient. The oldest date I saw on any of the inscriptions was from the 1600’s. Pope John Paul II visited here in 1993, and there is even a large statue of Friar Diego de Landa in one of the city squares.
I have already had so many great experiences, but this weekend has definitely been the best weekend of all. On Friday, our Tio Pepe and Tia Elia brought us to the Maya site of Uxmal. Unlike the rest of our Maya site experiences, we went to this one at nine pm. We wandered toward the main square and sat. This site has a light and sound show that tells the story of the city of Uxmal. It was fun and very different to get to see the ancient buildings lit up with white, green, red, and blue lights. At times, they would only light certain parts of the monuments, such as the Maya god Kukulcan. They told stories in Spanish as we sat and listened, all while reclined on the steps of one of the huge buildings. This was a great night and a fun time to bond with some of our other family members.
On Saturday and Sunday we went to our family’s beach house in the fisherman’s village of Sisal. This is the town where all of the henequen plants used to be sent out, thus giving henequen its other name, Sisal. We have been here once before and stayed in Mama Melba’s house, but this weekend we went with our “nephew” Beto and stayed in his beach house. The day started with a great picnic by the pool with brie, crackers, crema de cacahuate con miel (Peanut butter with honey), and brownies. The group had a great time here and then decided to walk on the beach. Phyllis, Alison, and Widdle came with us, and Widdle had the best day ever on the beach. She ran as fast as her 11-year-old dachshund legs could take her. She chased seagulls and made new doggie-friends until Phyllis & Alison decided that it was time to go home. Later on, we watched a Mexico vs El Salvador Soccer game, ordered a pizza, and took in the sea air. Today we fished at 6 am (with only line, hook, and bait!), slept in the sun, and ate our fish. It was a great weekend, and a great peek into Mexican family life yet again!
Kara and I have a host family that loves to take us around and show us new places and things to do in and around Merida. Last weekend, this was a day trip to the colonial city of Izamal where nine Maya pyramids are set amongst the small modern houses and stores as well as the huge monastery. This monastery is beautiful and ancient. The oldest date I saw on any of the inscriptions was from the 1600’s. Pope John Paul II visited here in 1993, and there is even a large statue of Friar Diego de Landa in one of the city squares.
I have already had so many great experiences, but this weekend has definitely been the best weekend of all. On Friday, our Tio Pepe and Tia Elia brought us to the Maya site of Uxmal. Unlike the rest of our Maya site experiences, we went to this one at nine pm. We wandered toward the main square and sat. This site has a light and sound show that tells the story of the city of Uxmal. It was fun and very different to get to see the ancient buildings lit up with white, green, red, and blue lights. At times, they would only light certain parts of the monuments, such as the Maya god Kukulcan. They told stories in Spanish as we sat and listened, all while reclined on the steps of one of the huge buildings. This was a great night and a fun time to bond with some of our other family members.
On Saturday and Sunday we went to our family’s beach house in the fisherman’s village of Sisal. This is the town where all of the henequen plants used to be sent out, thus giving henequen its other name, Sisal. We have been here once before and stayed in Mama Melba’s house, but this weekend we went with our “nephew” Beto and stayed in his beach house. The day started with a great picnic by the pool with brie, crackers, crema de cacahuate con miel (Peanut butter with honey), and brownies. The group had a great time here and then decided to walk on the beach. Phyllis, Alison, and Widdle came with us, and Widdle had the best day ever on the beach. She ran as fast as her 11-year-old dachshund legs could take her. She chased seagulls and made new doggie-friends until Phyllis & Alison decided that it was time to go home. Later on, we watched a Mexico vs El Salvador Soccer game, ordered a pizza, and took in the sea air. Today we fished at 6 am (with only line, hook, and bait!), slept in the sun, and ate our fish. It was a great weekend, and a great peek into Mexican family life yet again!
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