Yesterday was Mother's day here. I was able to meet with Mariel's brother Percy (jr) and his wife Alejandra, also Mariel's aunt, Betty, was there to celebrate El dia de Madre. It was a delicious lunch with Spinach soup, Trout, salad, and potato type thing I can't remember the name of right now. I'll ask Mariel when she get's home from work:) (ok, she's back, and it's called yuca) But it was a very good meal and it was great to finally meet, in person, Percy and Alejandra.
After lunch, Mariel and I went to the school where she works as Director, Centro Infantil Illimani. It is a non-profit school, preK-K. The woman who owns it provides so much for those children...it's amazing. The children are mostly Aymara children who are able to attend for free. It's good to remember that there are some people in this word who still go far and beyond for others in need.
Those kids were so funny. When Mariel introduced me as her "novio," they all laughed and several came up to hug me. How wonderful the unsolicited hug from a child...lol. Then, they taught me to count to five in Spanish! The students call the teachers tia (aunt) or tio (uncle).
"Tia! Tia! ?es tu novio?!" jajajajjajjajaj !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Counting to five in Spanish is hard.
Puzzles help.
Mariel claims I was a real hit with the chicas!
It was a fun day!
Say "Whiskey!"
After school, Mariel and went for a drive around town.
It's kind of hard to see, but I grabbed a quick picture of this police truck with a missing tail-light...just in case I need some future leverage.
Then we stopped for a quick picture or two at a park.
We had a coffee and nice walk around San Miguel; it was bustling and lively. Stray dogs, and perhaps some not so stray, mingled with the pedistrians, adding to the peculiarity. It was hard not to notice the National police periodically appearing on various corners....they carry sawed-off shotguns! It was a little unnerving...but then I notice one or two of the stocks held together with duct tape ( miracle-fixer ), and Mariel says they are probably not loaded, but I don't think I will take any chances.
Another fun day. Don't worry, Mom, we haven't gone to the death road.
Es mi novia!
CHAU! Until next time.
Oh my goodness Joe, those children! They are so beautiful. what a fun day,and I know you were a hit as you usually are with the kids. Excellent pics. I bet Mariel took them. How wonderful to meet Mariel's family. They must be extraordinary people as they have the most amazingly lovely and sweet daughter.Give Mariel my love. Take care, have fun. BTW Sonya says "good blog, well written" Love ya Mom
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