Mexico

8/4: I{m taking a break from packing at the moment. Some of my clothing is
hanging out to dry still, but will be done soon- warm day, though not sunny.
Thought I should write this email now while I have access to a computer, but
probably won{t send it until later...

To pick up where we left off:
Sábado, 7/29/06
IN the morning, we went to the Abastos market looking for ceramic mugs
EIleen wants to buy. I wish I could take pictures of Abastos without people
getting offended, because just about everything there is typically Mexican
and picture-worthy.
At night, we went to a fair that´s taking place. UNfortunately, since it was
the first day, the venr¡dors were still unpacking, and we didn´t ride the
rides because they were 4USD a go- not worth it to me...

Domingo, 7/30/06
Eileen´s sick; we stayed home all day.

Lunes, 7/31/06
I went to class, which was held in the auditoriu, on stage. Eileen still
sick, and therefore didn´t go to the hospital (to work).

Martes, 8/1/06
Happy birthday SHubha; happy anniversay, RIck and Eilee-Mumsy.
Today, during the break for classes, some of my classmates (12 year olds,
all) surprised me with a party. THey closed the stage curtains and set up`on
the stage, then pulled me through when they were ready for me and we had a
little private going-away party on the stage. They had prepared food and
drinks and gave me presents and cards. It was very sweet of them. The cards
were even written in Engrish: THe first reads, ¨A friend like you is very
rare for me. HAVE A NICE TIME. Good luck Kelsey! Roses are red, the sky is
blue, sugar is sweet, the people is happy, but not as happy as you. ¡Good
bye!¨ The other says, ¨Hello Kelsey!!! Thank you for share with we for this
times, for be our friend... I Just can to Know, but I don´t forget us! Good
bye. I going to remember you Don´t forget us. Goodbay Kelsey. We´ll miss
you!!!¨


Miércoles, 8/2/06
I wen to Mrgarita to find out how Eileen spends her day at the hospital.
Apparently, it involves a lot of standing around waiting for patients. We
did see to several (very cute) children with colds, a guy with a foot injury
from playing soccer, a diabetic old lady, and some other people.
In the evening, Eileen and I went back to the fair and bought some jewelry
as a thank-ou gift to Mría. THe bus back from the fair was a miniature
adventure. We got on one tat said CENTRO, and the driver went way out into
the middle of nowhere, where everyone else got off the bus. After a while,
the guy turned back and asked us where we were trying to go. He drove us
back practically to the doorstep- he didn´t have anyone else to be driving.
THe bus trip was over a half hour long, though.

Jueves, 8/3/06
I went again to the hospital with Eileen. Since it was her last day, the
doctors and nurses threw a litle party in the break room, with cake and
coffee.
Back at home, the phones STILL aren´t working, so Eilen, frustrated, turned
to to me for help and we set up an IM so she could talk to her boyfriend.

Viernes, 8?4/06
We´ve been going around, getting the last things we want to get, having a
last café de olla up at the center, and packing. Presumably, we´ll continue
to do so until our bus at 8:40 this evening to Puebla.