The 15th of September was El Día de Independencia in Mexico. They also are into fireworks like 4th of July. We went to the center of town where they have the traditional "El Grito (which means "The Yell"). The Governor yells, "Vive (insert Mexican hero here)" a bunch of times and then ends in "Vive Mexico!" As far as I know, they do that in all the Mexican cities, and the President does it in Mexico City. Here are some pics from the night:
Fireworks!
You can't really see it, but the center was so full, they had police blockades to ensure people weren't standing on top of each other.
This is the very center of town (packed). The pole-looking thing is a camera.
The Governor up on the balcony, spotlight and all.
Some of the people I was with (from Czech Slovakia and Japan). I thought this one looked "artsy."
I had to get a picture of one of the guys with a sombrero and mustache.
The news crew.
There were some kids breakdancing in the center. Naturally, I couldn't resist the urge to join them. There's a picture of me trying to handstand in the middle of this circle on facebook .
A bunch of kids were playing in the plaza.
You could finds these street (literally) vendors all over the place, especially with patriotic colors, flags, etc.
Things to come:
A typical day in Mexico
Other international students
Total satisfaction and dependence in Jesus (He is slowing showing me what that looks like)
Total, complete discipline with time and habits.
For a fruitful relationship with my host family
Pray specifically for Augustine, Alan, Juan, Andy, and Nav
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