Quieres tomar una foto?

The following morning we had another BTS (backing track show if you forgot). This one was a lot of fun. First, we were surprised by the Viva la Gente sign spelled out in the bleacher seats. Second our stage was in the middle of their stadium. And thirdly, our audience was full of excitement and over 3000 strong. I think the best part of the experience was after the show: all the kids came running towards with quick little strides and swarmed each of the performers. It was so CRAZY! The rest of the day was like any other, except every 5 steps you took, a Mexican student would catch you or tap you on the back and ask for an autograph or a picture. They would say "quieres tomar una foto?" Si, claro!

That evening we went to a place alled container city. It was really cool. The concept is just as it sounds. It was a mini city built from shipping/cargo containers. The stacked them wide, they stacked them high. They outfitted them with bars and shopping stores. I wonder if we have anything like this in the states. I would like to start something like this perhaps.

Our show went well and many of the fans from the CENCH school we visited came to the performance as well. It was great to see there smiling and screaming faces in the front row. Then time for strike. My favorite activity in UWP – NOT!

The following day was a host family day. It was a very chill Sunday. Matt unfortunately had a meeting that morning back at CENCH and on the other hand, I got to sleep in. I packed, I ironed my clothes, and I ate. Good day indeed. In the evening we went to a 60’s/Hippee party with our host family. Let me tell you that the Mexicans know how to do a themed party! Almost all the people there wer dressed up in 60’s clothes. They had a pork roaster for tacos, snacks, and of course plenty of alcohol. All of which was topped off with a big piñata for the birthday girl. Sorry to say I didn’t enjoy as much of that as I could because I was feeling really under the weather.

Brunch the following day was delicious. More Mexican food! We ventured to a cool site in town where local artists could play music while patrons could sit, watch and chill while eating. The two Mexicans on stage were talented. Then we encouraged Matt to get on stage and sing and play for us. He did so with little hesitation! (Matt is such a performer!)

Eventually it came time to say goodbye. Which was really tough. My host family was so nice and fun. They spoke English really well while still encouraging us to learn Spanish. We had some fun times together, especially around meals. Matt and I can get really goofy and its so great to be yourself around others you haven’t known for a while.