Fiesta Inn Poza Rica Veracruz

... and i had a rewarding day exploring it. It was the place where the Spanish entered Mexico and became their first settlement, so lots of history. Wandered around a fort, went to see some manatees in an aquarium (they weren´t there) and got chatting to a local historian at the Museum. It was a nice little spot to break up my journey, but i have got my first overnight bus tonight!

... and proud of my cast. They did a phenomenal job. I can't wait to do it again in Puebla.

I'm making this short as I have to leave for the buses soon but I'm posting some of the pictures that I took last night :) Hopefully in Puebla or Mexico City - our final stop before Europe - I'll be able to find someone to record one of my songs and I'll post it on here as well.

Take care all! See you in Puebla (hopefully with Internet!)

Love, Megan

... standing ovation. How awesome is that!

I don't know what it was about that afternoon but it was one of my favorite community impact days so far. Maybe it was watching a group of young people dance with those who used to dance all the time. Maybe it was watching seeing a member of our cast make a connection with the 80+ year old woman in the wheelchair. Maybe it was the way that each person acted with compassion and joy as they spun around with their "grandparent". Whatever it was ...

... pulled up at the USBI and I think I hugged every single one of them!

Tuesday, also Mexico's Independence Day, was the cast's first full day in Veracruz and our first Regional Learning day. We first traveled to the local aquarium, the largest aquarium in the Latin Americas! It was such a great trip and I was so excited for the cast! I could see excitement in their eyes and hear enthusiasm in their voices. They were having a great time as ...

Hi friends :)

Just wanted to wish you all a fabulous Wednesday! I've had a crazy 3 days here as we were prepping for the cast's arrival on Sunday and Monday, the cast arrived on Monday, and today was our first full day with the cast as well as Mexican Independence Day! I started a blog tonight but need to get up early tomorrow as we are going to the beach! I'll be sure to finish tomorrow!

I hope you all are well :)

Hugs,
Megan

... trip in November? Now, I seem to be constantly living in the past. I read old blog entries from 2 yeas ago. I look at pictures from the past 4 years. I desperately attempt to reconnect with that person that I sat next to during my first class as a college freshman. I allow myself too much time to think about Concordia.

It never really occurred to me that, while I sometimes wish that I was still at school, friends at Concordia wish that they were in Veracruz. Across the ...

... but I won't be sleeping. I am too excited about the work we have to do to prepare the city for the cast and vice versa.

Having written a little about the day so far, it doesn't seem to come off as too exciting. However my Spanish is improving immensely. I am so excited about our work. I get to see my awesome cast in just 4 days. And I am finally enjoying my time in Veracruz (it helps that the weather is ...

... to say good-bye to the cast.

It was really hard to say good-bye to them (even though it's only for 2 weeks) because we've made some great connections and bonded so fast. I will miss them greatly and will work very hard to plan some great activities for them when they arrive in Veracruz!

After an adventurous car ride around Mexico City, I arrived at the home of an UWP staff member. Armando from Mexico City works as a public relations representative for UWP. Wei, a cast ...

... movie in Spanish and I understood it...but I feel like I would in any language..ya know? Oh then this cab driver, whose never been to the states guessed I was from Baltimore..Crazy Huh?...He said he has an uncle how lives there and he says OK the same way I do...very strange..well Im gonna head 4 hours up to el tajin tomarrow, chau

... and the room was only meant for 5. Diego had booked the room and confirmed 6 people, but they revoked what they had said, and they said that it was only for 5 people. They wanted to charge us a ridiculous amount more, but we decided not to stay there, and found a place right down the road for less money, that would take all of us. The way to book a hotel here, is quite difficult. Diego had to call and book it and get a bank account number from the hotel. Then he gathered all of ...