Fiesta Inn Veracruz Boca D Rio

... with the baggage guys trying to locate it. There was nothing for it but to go into town and check in to a room. Í had all my valuables, but had to spend the evening in my sweaty bus clothes and hope it would be there in the morning. Luckily it was. *breathe a sigh of relief* - if that was Asia i don´t think i would have seen it again.

Veracruz is a sweaty little sea side ...

... for it.

I cannot express how amazing the show was last night. Because Veracruz was my advance team city, I was able to watch! I haven't seen a show since it came to Montevideo in the '90s and all I have to say is WOW. I was blown away. I kept thinking, "I do this? Really!?" I truly believe that anyone who has ever had a doubt in mankind needs to watch a show. Your beliefs will be completely and utterly reversed. I was so incredibly moved and ...

... had experienced some heavy storms over the night and the jungle was not safe for anyone. Instead we went to a senior citizen's center in Xalapa and sang for them. After a singing a few songs, we had a dance party! It was some of the most fun I've ever had! When we first entered the center and were told about having a dance party, I have to say I was skeptical. The people did not seem to be in any mood to dance and were content on just watching us.

However, when the music started ...

... arrangements, preparing the schedule, and calming our nerves! The cast arrived at the USBI, which is an acronym that stands for a university library. It has been a great place to serve as a gathering facility because it's large enough for the cast, it's air-conditioning (a great asset!), and a lot of students study at the facility and a group as big as our generates quite the buzz!

It was so great to see my cast! I ran to greet them as their ...

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

... those who are fighting for our country.

As I reflected on yesterday, I started to think about how I need to start working on living in the moment. My parents, boyfriend, and close friends have been trying to pound this into my head for as long as I can remember. However I always seem to be living in different time periods. During college I was always living for the future. What do I need to do next? What is my schedule for tomorrow? How can I plan for a February spring ...

... to help promote our show. I came up with the idea to make a "Spanish cheat sheet" for the cast with helpful phrases and important information. Most of the cast does not have more than a very basic understanding of Spanish and the cheat sheet will be very useful as it has Spanish phrases but includes a translation so that they understand what they are saying. I hope it is helpful!

Now, it's "siesta ...

Buenas dias mis amigos :)

I guess my entry is coming a lot sooner than I expected :) I am at the UWP office in Veracruz. We (myself, and Andi and Jorge from the UWP staff) are working in a part of an office building on the coast of Veracruz - the Boca del Rio to be exact. You can see it on the map :) 

It's very hot and humid here. Just like Minnesota! I'm right at home. And actually, I'm in the same time zone! Just a few miles south ;)

On Sunday, the cast and I ...

So I had to stay in Veracruz an extra day and Im happy I did...Its a sweet town that reminds me alot of Baltimore...right on the water, a port industry city that nobody gives a **** about until the money stops rolling in. They are definetly more layed back on the gulf....There is this old fort you can see aswell..its like veracruz is ...

... to jump on the meat train. We also attended a professional basketball game, which was far less crowded than the soccer stadium but still a good time. Tony recognized a couple of players from the US. Apparently, basketball players are one of our more popular exports to Mexico due to a lack of height en el gene pool. I´m going to cut this entry short, because we have a lot more coming and we´re trying to be good about alternating authors. Next stop is unknown so tune in... Amor, Danielle