Mexico is still great! Sara and I had quite the adventure getting to Lake Chapala this weekend. After staying in an "interesting" hotel, walking down the highway, and eating breakfast in the supermarket, we found our way to Ajijic. It is a quaint little town with lots of American retirees. I have to admit it was nice to see some people who are more like us! We had a really relaxing time there hanging out at the pool and watching the sunset from the Ajijic Pier. The bus ride home was eventful and a little stressful, as usual, but I've come not to expect it any other way in Mexico.
School is going well although sometimes I struggle with the classroom management part. My students here are so different from the students I am used to working with. They talk all the time! I am not getting easily frustrated, though, because I know it is partly a cultural difference. Also, my frustrations would only make it harder. This is great management experience before I go into my first year. My teacher has been a huge help and support. She hosted Sara and me in her home for dinner on Friday. That was very nice.
It is also different here because the families and students I work with are wealthy. Some have "staffs" in their homes! this is much different from my student teaching school in the States.
Our host home is still great. "Mom," aka Maria Elena, does her very best to make us happy and comfortable. She tells us the same thing over and over, which is a bit funny, but she is only trying to look out for us, so we love her for it. I can't believe we've been here almost three weeks...the time is flying by!