Fiesta Americana Leon Hotel

... already after 2.<br><br>There are several different bus lines, offering differing levels of comfort and speed, and also different times. One called ETN had been recommended to me by several people, so my heart sank when I saw that their next bus wasn't until 4:30. I almost bought a ticket anyway, since that was the only familiar name, but decided to have a quick tour of all the other ticket desks first. Five minutes later had a first class ticket for a window seat ...

... tallest hill, to watch the sun rise, only to discover there was already a crowd there getting ready to start the next day of festivities. Not to mention the greasy and delicious tacos we scarfed at 6:30 that morning, right before starting our climb...dinner for (early) breakfast! As Ana would say, porque no?<br> <br><br> We got back to GDL four days later; exhausted, dirty, and happy as churros rellenos. <br>

... history of the first sedentary Mexican people (the Olmecs) and another detailing the story of the Jesuit monks from their beginnings to their eventual expulsion from Mexico by the king of Spain.<br>When I confessed to the young woman selling tickets that I couldn't speak Spanish and so probably wouldn't understand much, she replied that she spoke English, so not to worry because if I liked, she would accompany me with explanations ...

Well, I have only been in school one week. Seems like forever. <br><br> The first day was very interesting. Lupita and JJoe walked me to school. (I had only been there once previously) It was like I was a kid, but I def. appreciated it. They are awesome. In class I am the only one starting new. There is one other girl who is from Japan. She is fun. We laughed so much. I have 2 classes that ...

... of different stuff in it, but the rest of the family has a very simple one. <br>-The host seats you first, but don't eat until she sits down, unless she says too.<br>- They will feed you till you pop. Know when to stop.<br><br>Street Etiquite:<br>- Alot of people you pass (anytime in the daytime) will greet you. Greet them back. - When being introduced to people, or when leaving. Kiss on the right cheek. Maybe a handshake, or both. ( to men and ...

... I live in. One of my friends here was baptized, Dafne, and she was so excited and for that reason I was excited for her. After the baptisms we all got to swim, picnic, and enjoy each others company. As the afternoon went on those of us swimming seemed to get a little crazy, and before long there were a few of us who made it our mission to push all the DRY people in the pool...and we were successful! Some we tricked to come near the ...

... and an exit out into one of our gardens. AND!-I don't have to share. This house has a terrace that absolutely takes your breath away. My host mom is pretty much amazing. She is everything I could have ever hoped for-Not to mention we have a maid who cooks everything for us. This feels like vacation to me! I cant believe people actually live here- or better yet, that I get to live here till December. Cindy is my host sister ...

... was no way I would let Fan down, so like I've always have done when it comes to make a quick desicion while on foreign land: I just choose the one flavors that sounded eatable: Cajeta As luck would have it; Cajeta translates to what we first-world residents this side of the border know as Dulce de Leche, which happens to be Fan's favorite flavor. Later on, Greg and Anita arrived and joined us for our first authentic Mexican dinner.

... so gatecrashing tourists thrown in. I´m told there are over 20 000 students at the renowned Guanajuato university in what is really a pretty small city ... absolutely everywhere there are students scurrying around or just sitting around in groups on steps around the landmark places such as the Teatro Juarez , opposite the Jardin Union which seems the centre of the tourist social scene here. I managed to get round most of ...

... It should prove to be quite interesting as we don't think there will be much English spoken in the area. The apartment is really neat (once you go behind the doors/walls). It is old but fixed up very nice - it has high-speed wireless internet, a phone and full cable TV (we will be able to understand some of the channels). We can't wait to be able to connect back with everyone either thru the net or on the phone. It looks like we will be in that place on July ...