Workshops Day One

Yesterday we got up late, had lunch and went to Patzcuaro. This is a Spanish Colonial town dating from the 16th century and was under Native Rule for 200 years. We had two hours to tour the town, buy souveneirs and take pictures. The kids went in groups with counselors. They are speaking more Spanish and getting more comfortable with being surrounded by a different language and a different currency.

The other two schools have arrived and the camp is filled with the sound of first through sixth graders, there are 80 of us total. Our kids chose their morning class and afternoon class last night. They will have these classes for four days and are in mixed groups with the other kids at the camp.

The food here is fantastic! The kids (all of them) are eating lots of fresh fruit. This is not like American camp food at all. The kitchen staff are also making quesadillas upon request. The staff here is caring, patient and the counselors are getting to know and enjoy our kids. The kids are already going to their councelors with questions rather than coming straight to us. Some of our girls have already made a friend.

This morning a group of our chicas went on an adventure. They went hiking with a counselor on the outskirts of town. When they came back they described themselves as "badass".

Sky and Camille just passed us on their way to their weaving class and waved and said to say hola and they miss you but are having fun. Queen, Johnny, Will, Ben, and Annalisa are on their way to alebrijes (making imaginary animal sculptures). Queen says hi to mommy and Meme. Michael, in his endless enthusiasm has chosen a Biology class where they will be removing tumors from (NON-poisenous) snakes. Karen would be in this class if they would let her.