Conversations about Mexico
Yesterday I phoned to get our trash service restored. "We've been in Mexico for six months," I explained. The guy on the phone immediately said, "Next time take me with you!"
Around noon, I went to the post office, a five-minute drive away. That little errand took me over an hour, as I chatted -- mostly about Mexico -- with various friends and acquaintances. It's a small town here, and most of us don't have mail delivery, so the post office is a major social center.
In the evening, Kelly and I went to a potluck dinner. Again, we mostly talked about Mexico.
People are particularly interested in our $108/month (1200 peso) house rental and the cost of living. I made a small photo album that fits in my purse, and the house photos were popular.
Many of them have been to Mexico or other Spanish-speaking countries. Some of them speak Spanish well, others know about ten words. I loved talking with two different women in their 20s who have traveled in Latin America and speak very good Spanish. We swapped storied happily.
More than once, a husband or wife has been wanting to spend time in Mexico but their spouse has been reluctant. We assuaged some fears.
Several people told me I looked great, always nice to hear, and my reply was that living in a more joyous culture for half a year was the main reason.
Kelly and I are receiving so many invitations to eat out and tell our tales that we've decided to use a local hall and give a talk and slide show on living in Mexico!
Around noon, I went to the post office, a five-minute drive away. That little errand took me over an hour, as I chatted -- mostly about Mexico -- with various friends and acquaintances. It's a small town here, and most of us don't have mail delivery, so the post office is a major social center.
In the evening, Kelly and I went to a potluck dinner. Again, we mostly talked about Mexico.
People are particularly interested in our $108/month (1200 peso) house rental and the cost of living. I made a small photo album that fits in my purse, and the house photos were popular.
Many of them have been to Mexico or other Spanish-speaking countries. Some of them speak Spanish well, others know about ten words. I loved talking with two different women in their 20s who have traveled in Latin America and speak very good Spanish. We swapped storied happily.
More than once, a husband or wife has been wanting to spend time in Mexico but their spouse has been reluctant. We assuaged some fears.
Several people told me I looked great, always nice to hear, and my reply was that living in a more joyous culture for half a year was the main reason.
Kelly and I are receiving so many invitations to eat out and tell our tales that we've decided to use a local hall and give a talk and slide show on living in Mexico!
posted by Rosana Hart @ Tuesday, June 07, 2005
2 Comments:
At June 08, 2005 3:24 PM,
Abundio and Ruth said…
Welcome back to Colorado! See, now you're an ambassador for Mexico - perhaps organizing tours would be something for you.
About a month left to go before we leave, I'm getting nervous now. :)
At June 08, 2005 4:42 PM,
Rosana Hart said…
I'll pass on the tours idea... I like my independence too much. (And my afternoon naps!)
I bet you have a lot to do! If you haven't already, set some priorities so the really, really essential stuff gets done if not everything does. Let that nervousness fuel your activities! (I used to teach time management.)
You're going to have quite an adventure! Maybe you should have your own blog sometime.
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