Dia Dos

Hey everyone! Its Beth again. Today was our tourist day. Everybody seemed to have a similar expierence with breakfast-the families we are staying with are extremely gracious, and served us brekfast of many different types of fruits, cereal, freshly squeezed orange juice, yogart, and the list goes on! We all met at the church, and after waiting for a little, and making a quick walk down to the 7-11 for coffee, we all piled into the vans and headed down to the local pyramids. The pyramid we climed was dedicated to the sun god. On the first day of spring, all the people here dress in white robes and climb to the top. The legend has it that at sunrise, the sun will fill them with power. We spent a good hour climbing and exploring, and taking endless pictures (we are going to try and upload some of them for you on here). When we descended, we plumeted into a world of bartering and Spanish. We used up our entire Spanish vocabulary and spent hours going through small market shop after small market shop, the whole time being followed around by merchants trying to sell us a good luck elephant statue, or something of that sort. I think this was everyones favorite spot.
When we finally shook off the last of our salesman buddies, we headed down to the local food market. It was our first taste of real Mexican food! Our translators got a kick out of telling us certain food items and sauces were not spicy, only to watch with joy as we frantically searched for water to cool our burning tongues. Kaylee and Joey were especially adventures and tried the rabbit. Consequently, they spent their entire meal picking out small bones and intestines from the mess on their plate. They did seem to enjoy it though. I, however, stuck with some enchaladas. Not by choice mind you. After ordering what I thought were sopas, they decided I needed enchaladas instead. So enchaladas it was!
We once again piled into our buses and headed back into Mexico City. This is an experience in itself. Being the second largest city in the entire world, and consisting of 25-30 million people, you can imagine the roads are a tad crazy. Stop signs are simply suggestions, speed limits are good ideas, and turn signals are simply myths. Luckly with much verbal prayer on the students part, we continue to make it safetly everywhere we go.
We now arrived at the largest Catholic center in Mexico. It is a type of Mecca for the Catholics here. We explored the church, and even saw the confession stands. For a little, we got lectured on how corrupt Mexico had become as well! We then took a drive around the nicer and richer part of Mexico City, which looked supicisouly like Times Square, New York. By now, it was dinner time. We went back to the church, which has turned into home base, and made some delicious sub sandwhiches. Unfotunetly, we have no idea what was on them. When we asked, they laughed and told us we didnt want to know...
After that, we practiced our dramas, and had a prayer meeting to prepare us for tomorrow. We get to spread the Gospel! We still dont know exactly where, when or how, but we do know whatever we do, and wherever we go, God will use us for His glory. We ask for your continued prayers and support as we venture out tomorrow. We will stay safe, and God willing bear much fruit. Adios!
Beth Good (I love you Mom and Dad!)