Oh hey, I'm in Mexico!

¡Estoy aquí! I made it to Mexico!

It's nothing short of breathtaking here. We are really high up (upwards of 5000 ft), and it looks as if you could touch the cielos (skies). Pretty amazing. And as my title indicates... there's a whole lot of sun here. However, it's surprisingly not too hot, but I'm probably talking too soon :)

I'm here for the next 4 1/2 months, and I'm ready for, well, a learning experience. Mexico is so very different from the US that it's hard to have specific expectations. And I'm not talking about a good or bad different- just different. One thing is for sure: I'm falling in love with this place quickly. Time is slower and people are friendlier... I like that.

I'll try to keep the blog fresh with at least one new picture a day and maybe some description to accompany.

Things to come:

• Pictures of my Mexican family and what they're like
• More about Querétaro, my city of residence.
• Info about my university here
• A typical day in Mexico

And most importantly, I always need prayer. I post some prayer requests, and if you have anything I can be praying for, you can post it in the comment box below.

Prayers:

• For a pure heart with pure intentions
• Focus for why I'm here
• A willingness and openness to what God has in store in Mexico
• For a fruitful relationship with my host family
• Patience with learning Spanish

A snapshot of my living room de mi casa.

With love,

Andrew