Holiday Inn Salamanca

... already after 2.

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 ...

... huge, free concerts in the hundred-year old amphitheater, including Willie Chorino (a Cuban singer), Paquito D`Rivera (a kickass sax player also from Cuba...he brought his whole jazz orchestra), and others. Tons of strolling and exploring. Visits to The Don Quixote museum (and statue...see below), the Diego Rivera/Frieda Kahlo museum, and the creepy Museo de los Mommias, a collection of disinterred ...

... 1.5 hours each. I love them. The first one is basic things (greetings, numbers, etc.) It was like a review for me. I understood about 98% of what she said. The second one is pronunciation. I was doing great until the "r". I could roll my r's great (the teacher was shocked) but, I was having a problem with my reg. r's and "g" (this weird hacking sound you make in your throat). I thought i ...

... to put their trash out if they want and it will be picked up. (so they don't have to go to the dumpster)
- Also, the dump trucks don't have the arms on the front to pick up the dumpster, so the men have to climb in and scoop it out with a bucket. They def. should be paid a ton.

- A pinata represents fertility

- Mexico has atleast 10,000 fiestas a year. Only 5 major ones celebrated in Guanajuato. My birthday is the same ...

... him and asked if he wanted to buy me flowers. He said no. then the kid said, "why, do you not love her" It was hilarious. People often think whoever I am with that that is who I am married to, since they always translate for me.

I have given up flip flops unless it is to school and back. This one day my host mom asked if I wanted to go shopping with her. I ...

... places that's where they want you. The trouble is big is big here, most of these large places have close to a million inhabitants so they are a long way through even when you don't take a wrong turn.
Still the people I've had to ask have all sorted me out and I've made it via Zacatecas and Leon to Silao, well a hotel on the outskirts.
I must have a good washing session I'm starting to attract flies!

... of "what the hell have I done to myself?" completely changed. During our 20 min drive to Guanajuato, I was in complete awe. I cant even explain- everything from the huge "cerros" -meaning hills (which look like mountains to me), men selling parrots off the side of the road, to "El Cristo del Rey" which is a replica and second largest statue of Jesus in the world ( next to the one in Brazil) all in a matter of minutes. It is so ...

... house was built ontop of the one below it. Its very picturesque, if not a little over the top on the quaintness factor. Amongst all the general life that blows about here, I found out a out a free symphony concert that was being filmed for PBS, so last night I puto n my best holey shirt and my nicest old tired running shoes, and headed for Teatro Juarez, the venue. As it turned out, it was ...

... Un 5 à 7 est offert par le Jeffe de Caravana avec une petite surprise pour le serre-file et la caravane No 19... une bouteille de champagne gardée pour eux du dernier 5 à 7. Petite session de photo pour le journal de bord. Petit meeting et ensuite, les participants sont invités à déguster les petites grignottines. Les participants retournent ensuite dans leurs unités pour le repas du soir. Avant de terminer, petite anecdote... On nous a ...

... hope for a victory. But they didn´t know who would do it. Who would dare to approach the door, dodging bullets and put it on fire?...It seemed there was no one willing to take such a high risk to his life. Until "El Pipila" appeared from among the peasants. He approached Hidalgo and told him he was willing to go ahead and burn the door. He had been thinking how to approach the door and he had come to the conclusion he would use a piece of thick stone ...