Friday was the school 13th anniversary. There were classes from 8-10 and then a celebration from 10-12. In the morning we helped (Well, more watched and learned for next time) Christine give a tour to a party of vistors from Washington. The celebration included singing, dancing, little skits (with very cute costumes - traditionally dressed womand and farmers, and some leopards) and basketball games. They are learning basketball in PE. Everytime someone made a basket on either side, all the kids erupted into cheering. They might still be working on the details of the game. We were invited to come sit up with the teachers, and they recognized us in their speech. Which was very thoughtful.
In the evening, we were invited to go to dinner with Christine at Bill´s house. Bill is a benefactor of the school who lives down here from November through May and in California the rest of the year. Right now he is staying in a friend´s rental house while he builds his own. We ate this rental villa, Casa Leo, seemed straight out of a magazine. It typically goes for $2000 USD in the high season. We were greeted at the door by the butler, who showed us to the pool and brought us towels and drinks. Then he served us a delicious chicken dinner made by the personal cook. It seemed like a dream to be there. It was very generous of Bill to invite us along. This weekend we are going to work on painting and decorating the apartment.
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I am so excited for you two, AND more than a bit envious! What a great thing you are doing there, helping out and educating yourselves at the same time. The apartment looks great. I love the view. Looking at the photo I can almost hear all of those sounds a Mexican town makes at sunset, the traffic, the dogs barking and all the birds heading to roost. Your business there is much nobler than mine ever was. Salud, Gaylen
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