Hello all.......
Well, it's two oclock Mexico City time and we have said goodbye to our new friends for today.
It was a very busy day, complete with classroom visits, a welcome ceremony where we introduced ourselves (Shamsher, Akheil and Kailley won the support of the crowd when they included how much they loved Mexico in their introduction), and our Reader's Theater presentation. Understandably nervous the first time, amazingly the presentation got more interactive as the times went on..... Having a sea of faces who you KNOW don't speak the language often helps to increase your dramatic effects and motions to ensure understanding!
I continue to be impressed with the willingness of this group of ambassadors to fit into this new culture. Smiling faces and "high fiving" was the order of the day. I am so incredibly proud of this group to assume the role of ambassador so willingly and so proficiently. This isn't an easy task to do - especially when you are 5000 miles away from home - and in surroundings that are not familiar. Despite that, these ambassadors have embraced the opportunity to learn new things and not be phased by the unknown. They work really well together as a good group.
One of our ambassadors said it best this morning as we were having our debrief - "we all look really different, but kids are kids; we all smile in the same language."......
With that, I will sign off.......
My camera battery appears to be dying (what a surprise!) and I will need to charge before I download more photos from today......
So, to keep you in suspense, I will let you know that some of the pictures are good ones - that fact alone should have you checking your emails until I post!
Take care..... it's beautiful here by the way..... about 24....... and SUNNY.......
Sending cheery thoughts your way......
Hasta la vista!
Heather
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