The rat was definitely imagined, and likely the result of a book that I am reading that describes a similar scene somewhere in the world. All I´ve seen so far is a couple of mosquitoes and some of those tiny little ants. So, I am safe from insect attack. And also, the name of the older girl in my house in Karla Isabella, not Karla Maria.
I had a great conversation with little Tiffany about Bob Espongo and she has promised to show me ¨el mundo de Bob Espongo¨ on the computer so we can play some games.
Language class today was pretty good. I asked to review the subjunctive tense before the week is over, but diverging from the lesson plan isn´t something my teacher though was a good idea. So, I´ll go find some books. I´ll show her! (Just like 10th grade math class!) During the six hours today we had some great conversations about culture and (in)equality between men and women and dress. I told her that, given everything I read in guidebooks, I was very surprised that the women walking down the street in Antigua look the same as the women walking down the street in New York City. I read that it´s best to cover your legs and your shoulders. She said that she thinks the people who don´t cover enough skin are dressed like prostitutes, but she definitely wears short sleeves because it´s too hot to do any different.
Last night I went to the church of ... (a tiny little bugger just bit me!!) ... San Francisco to see ¨la valacion.¨ I´m not sure what that translates to, but outside it was like a carnival with churros and light-toys for the kids (Minnie Mouse, Dora, Pokemon), made-in-China plastic jewelry, and tons of food. Inside, there was a beautiful carpet made from colored sawdust surrounded by an offering of local vegetables. Where the altar usually is, there was a giant scene of Jesus and some other folks, with Jesus in manequin form and the rest like Flat Stanley.
Tonight I am going to check out the night scene with some people from my school, though I am thinking one drink will do it before bed. Six hours of class, Spanish meals, and the gym is a lot in one day still. Perhaps by the end of month understanding and speaking Spanish won´t take calorie-burning effort...
I had a great conversation with little Tiffany about Bob Espongo and she has promised to show me ¨el mundo de Bob Espongo¨ on the computer so we can play some games.
Language class today was pretty good. I asked to review the subjunctive tense before the week is over, but diverging from the lesson plan isn´t something my teacher though was a good idea. So, I´ll go find some books. I´ll show her! (Just like 10th grade math class!) During the six hours today we had some great conversations about culture and (in)equality between men and women and dress. I told her that, given everything I read in guidebooks, I was very surprised that the women walking down the street in Antigua look the same as the women walking down the street in New York City. I read that it´s best to cover your legs and your shoulders. She said that she thinks the people who don´t cover enough skin are dressed like prostitutes, but she definitely wears short sleeves because it´s too hot to do any different.
Last night I went to the church of ... (a tiny little bugger just bit me!!) ... San Francisco to see ¨la valacion.¨ I´m not sure what that translates to, but outside it was like a carnival with churros and light-toys for the kids (Minnie Mouse, Dora, Pokemon), made-in-China plastic jewelry, and tons of food. Inside, there was a beautiful carpet made from colored sawdust surrounded by an offering of local vegetables. Where the altar usually is, there was a giant scene of Jesus and some other folks, with Jesus in manequin form and the rest like Flat Stanley.
Tonight I am going to check out the night scene with some people from my school, though I am thinking one drink will do it before bed. Six hours of class, Spanish meals, and the gym is a lot in one day still. Perhaps by the end of month understanding and speaking Spanish won´t take calorie-burning effort...
It all sounds absolutely fascinating! The little bits of humor you throw in make me laugh hard, and that, of course, is a lovely thing!
ReplyDeletePlease do not dress like a prostitute, 'kay? You don't want to end up in a Guatemalan prison.
I miss you, girl.
Mas fotographia!!
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You are such a go-getter. Did you end up getting those books and working on things yourself?
Bob Espongo! Wooo!
This blog is great, Kat Von N. It sounds like you are having a good time and learning a lot. I want to see a picture of a colored sawdust rug. Keep learning, enjoying, and posting.
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