Dia de los Difuntos
It has been a while since I posted, but I have now gotten myself started in school, just had a 4-day weekend that I have spent in the house alone so I got a lot done. Generally, I hate being alone for four days -and so dread holidays- but on this particular 4-day span I enjoyed the quiet and was able to get a lot done. This was only complicated by a day of no water in my neighborhood due to a major city construction project – but we knew this was coming so I was prepared as far as drinking and bathrooms -so it really was just a day without a shower. Anyway, I think I have established my routine of teaching and Spanish lessons- have planned a bit ahead so should be posting more regularly. I am using this as my own record of this time in my life - so I am motivated to do this -and also trying to to be "real", warts and all. Thursday Nov. 2 was Dia de los Difuntos (the Day of the Deceased) and Nov. 3 was Cuenca Independence Day. Saturday and Sunday were Satu