EIL Intercultural Learning

57 days ago I arrived in Mexico with no clue of what I was to expect. Some people in Ireland got me very nervous when I told them I was coming to Mexico. There were mixed reactions from my friends ranging from "omg!! a girl alone in Mexico City?? you better be careful its a very dangerous City", " Stay away from the Volkswagen taxis" blah blah Some were like " wow Mexico City is amazing you will have a great time" I liked that comment as it made me relax a little.

Just got back from Visiting Jamie in Barra de Potosi. The place is very nice but very small. Jamie works in a small lovely library for kids. The kids were such a charm they were always happy, playful and most all very respectful. On arrival they had us working up a sweat as they were preparing for a presentation and had to get allot done. I was glad to be there and to able to do the little I could. Laura was amazing coordinating all the work and Jamie, Cecilia Fernanda all the volunteers and I got to do our bit.

Another lovely sun shining day in Mexico City, The weather is to die for, not too hot neither is it too cold. It rains in the evenings mostly which is lovely as it reduces the pollution in the air and the water cleans the streets.

I cant believe its a month already since i came to Mexico, time has gone by way to fast I wish i could rewind the time as I do not want this experience to end. I am only just getting used to the place. In a month I have learnt allot and seen allot too. However, one of the most striking things for me in Mexico has been Child Poverty am not sure if this is grammatically correct or if there is such a thing as so, but its very prevalent here. When walking about in town you see children some as young as 4/5 years old homeless and living on the streets.

Hola,

Buenos Dias, 

Not sure where to start exactly as my experience here, has at times left my mouth wide open in amusement or literally made me feel like holding my heart in my hands with fear.