In Mexico

Hi everybody! Saludos de Mexico. Currently we are in the school where we will  be teaching English. Our host mother dropped us off at 8:50...but apparently we don't need to be here till 9:30, so we're taking a minute to write home.

It is HOT.  Last night the low was 73, and it probably didn't drop below 80 in our little concrete apartment (bedroom/hallway/bathroom). Apparently may is the hottest month of the year in Merida...so...that's good. :) 

We are staying with an older woman named rosa. She doesn't have any children or a husband in her home, we dom't really know her story yet. There is another girl named Rachel also staying in the home. That was a little unexpected, but I think it will be good. She has been here for three months, and will be here for two more. It sounds like she hasn't especially enjoyed it because she's felt isolated in the home...but maybe we can help with that. Rosa, our host, is as sweet as can be, and has been hosting for 15 years. She said that Merida is extremely safe, and that people are moving here like crazy because of the tranquility in the city.

That's our room. We got two single beds pushed together. Nice.

We'll keep you updated as more adventures happen. Just wanted to let you know we are safe and sound and happy in Mexico.

Love you all!