Just another day

So July 4th, Independence day in the USA and i suppose for any American no matter where you are it brings up images of fireworks, barbeques and family-friends. Funny thing about being in Mexico on the 4th...while we weren´t celebrating Independence day, all things came together so that i was doing all those things that come to mind. First, a fiesta with the family to celebrate the graduation of one of the grandkids from kindergarten, of course it was more a celebration for the family. Of course there was lots of food (including a roasted-barbacued pig), music, laughter, lots of talk about the election (this same day) and of course more food! Granted, it was all happening in Mexico and in Spanish no less but it felt much like the block parties or graduation parties i attended in my youth. So in essence, it felt like home.

The other student in the house left on Friday and on Saturday a new one arrived. This one is 20 (oh she turns 21 while here in Mexico) and from the bay area. Of course! So on Sunday, after the festivities with the family, the second round began. This time it was a visit to one of the churches as there was a celebration in and around the church. Food, music, celebrating and oh right, fireworks. Love it.

Here are a few photos, the quality isn´t so great but you get the point :-)