let´s talk....

so, there was a transportation strike this morning, for the autobus and gua-guas....they had it until 10am this morning (they wanted to disrupt rush hour) because they are wanting money from the gov´t per passenger? this is what i have been told...i am so glad i take the taxi, as it i had no worries as we passed the streets lined with people waiting to get to work.

the other positive in this was that my cafeteria was empty for lunch....even though i did not get there until after 12:15, i was still able to get my food, eat it and be back for dance class by 1!

my teacher wants to show me a vegetarian restaurant near the university. she said it has comida typico, but with soy substitutes! i have to see this! today, she also showed me some of the jewelry she is making. i want to maybe buy some and sell when i get home, or to have for myself! she is now taking a metal making class! she is a cool chick.

today in class i talked politics with her, and have begun asking around about the political scene here...i am aware of the history a little bit, but am curious to hear where people fall now, as elections are in may...when i am less tired i will say more about this.....also, on their thoughts for the united states elections....

we also passed the office for visas to spain....the line was so long i thought they must be giving something away for free? i hear they line up at around 5 am waiting and hoping.

ok....so, let´s talk money....

40 pesos, 1.18 for afresh pineapple cut, sliced and put on a plastic tray with a kabob stick and a plastic bag

150 pesos, 4.41...each way by taxi from home to school...this is the same cost as 1 gallon of gas.

120 pesos, 3.53...piece of salmon, mashed potatoes and salty fried yumminess and 3 bottle of water, small

my school, dance classes, homestay that includes breakfast and lunch....about 67.- per day averaged out, including weekends...

i beer and 3 cold waters, 3.-!!!!

kisses to you all. i miss you, but i am happy...and right now...exhausted.
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