Mesonsacristia De La Compania Puebla

... On a Sunday. While people were worshipping.

But my host brother said it was common. So, I took some pictures.

And then he took me to see the body of Saint Francisco.

Yup, his actual body. I didn't take a picture of that. But wow! What an experience, huh?

We visited a few more markets (I bought a beautiful scarf for about $6 USD) and then went to pick up the rest of the family. Edgardo and his family (his wife and 3 children) took Ronja and I to ...

... story books, stuffed animals, and positive words on the walls; a perfect place to teach!

Our first group was brought in at 10:30 a.m. and we started right away with the activity. We asked 6 questions, asked them to "take a stand" and then talked about each question.

Apparently we had gone about this the wrong way. I'm not sure anyone in our first group said a word. They looked very scared and when I tried to give one little boy a high five, he ...

... some great Mexican snacks. It seems that all typical Mexican food has some sort of meat in it.

I've definitely been getting my protein!

Then we went to a nearby high school and met our host families! My roommate, Ronja, is from Germany and is one of the most funny people I have ever met. She also has curly red hair - like me! - and wanted to tell our host family that we were cousins.

We probably could be!

My host host dad, Edgardo, is a lawyer and ...

So we left Mexico City for Puebla, on our first of many bus journeys with our newfound Intrepid Friends. Puebla was established in 1531 - planned and built from the ground up by the Spanish. As the main route between Mexico City and a major port, Puebla was the principal city of colonial Mexico. We walked around the city and took in the atmosphere & sights. Puebla has a beautiful parque central (town square, or "zocalo") fringed ...

... are a little cramped, but are still good value for money.

Another good budget to midrange option is Hotel Centro Historico, 4 Poniente No. 506, Tel: 01 (222) 246 8942. The refurbished modern rooms are kept in pristine condition but are a tad on the small side. Their rates were 250 peso for 1 or 2 persons.

Hotel Provincia Express, Avenida Reforma No.141, Tel: 01 (222) 246 3537. This pleasant midrange hotel is as ...

Puebla est la capitale de l'Etat du même nom, située à 110 km de Mexico, encerclée par les volcans Popocatepetl, Iztaccihuatl et Malinche. C'est la quatrième plus grande ville du Mexique, où se situe l'usine Volkswagen qui produisait les célèbres ...

... It seems the buses rush from stop to stop to pick up all the passengers possible before getting to the check-in point. Apparently the bus must arrive at a check in point on time, neither early nor late or the driver is penalized. Bus drivers are primarily paid on the number of fares and they pay for many of the operating costs of the bus such as fuel, repairs and maintenance. Much of this route ...

... being sick) and only concentrating on that one thing. At one point i remember thinking my time could be better used posting here since i was behind, but I just kept watching (sound familure...like at home on the TiVo) and after i was really glad i rested because i fell much better now...and the entries may not have made much sense anyhow, being that i was both tired and not feeling well.

... you feel like your life has suddenly improved for no apparent reason, you probably have me to thank cos I've nearly prayed for Hitler's grandnephews at this stage! The Cathedral in Puebla is no exception in the catalogue of beautiful churches in Mexico. In fact, the interior of the Cathedral in Puebla is the most beautiful I´ve ever seen. Unfortunately, I was stupid enough to leave it too late to capture this ...