First Day of Class

Leaving Minnesota for Mexico wasn't the toughest decision. With the warm weather and a venue to actually learn a foreign language, it was easy. The host family is great. There is a host mother, father, son and daughter. As far as the food goes, the families maid prepares most the meals, and they have all been delicious so far. The family speaks pretty good English overall, but I feel reserved to speak too much just because my Spanish is so simple. So for now, mainly English.

My roommate is also from the UofM and we've gotten along well so far. The room itself has three beds, only using two. There is another student in the house who is from Figi. She is here for another two weeks (already been here for 13) then is off to Ciudad Juarez to do missionary work.

The weather here has been a solid 80 degrees with no humidity during the day and gets down to about 55 degrees at night. The house is very open in the sense that the kitchen/dining/living room is open to the outside with just a screen. It's pretty darn cool. Also, Cemanahuac Educational Community, the school I'm studying at, is only a short 5to7 minute walk away.

(edited on thursday, jan 27) Have my first test tomorrow, should do fantastic after a full week of intense Spanish training :P. Adios!

My bed is next to the window, only two people in the room. (there is a balcony, pictures shall come!)

A glamorous shot of the bathroom.

My roommate locking up the front door (only entrance/exit)

Front door/gate.

Just incase you didn't get the full picture :D