Middle School 09 Trip to Monterrey

Our last day

2009-02-27T14:18:00.000-08:00

We had a very nice last day. The school hosted a very nice farewell party that included a cupcake sheetcake, slideshow, a pinata and for the finale- a Mariachi Band! They presented us each with a CD of pictures and a monogrammed sweatshirt. It was tearful goodbye! We will miss them very much.

The Museo de Fundadora and Lanchitas

2009-02-11T20:16:00.000-08:00

Hola, today we went to the Steel Foundry museum and took a boat ride. The Museum was really a science and history museum devoted to explaining how steel is manufactured and also to celebrate the impact that the industry had on the economy and life of the people of Monterrey. Then we took a boat ride up a man made river in the center of town.

I wanted to have all the children do a portion of the blog, but haven't been able so far. I will try tomorrow to have more write some.

The kids had a good day today. They have had FULL and fun days. I can't believe tomorrow is our last. There is a good-bye party manana.

Grutas de Garcia

2009-02-10T20:55:00.001-08:00

Today we went to the caves in Garcia, a neighboring town. The kids had a great time. After walking through the caves, we had lunch outside under umbrella covered tables.

Today at school

2009-02-09T20:30:00.000-08:00

The kids had a good time at school today. They attended classes and played at recess. The temperature was about 80 today- beautiful, breezy and sunny. Everyone seems to be getting along very well. Tomorrow we are going to some caves- the Howe's Caverns of Monterrey.

From Alex

2009-02-09T08:56:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we went shopping. We went to another mexican students home and had a mexican BBQ. We had caramel on tortillas(yum). I spent 400 pesos!!!!

From Lily

2009-02-09T08:52:00.000-08:00

We got a tour of the school. today we we went to the classes. I`m tired because i was sugar high and stayed up late because of the mexican candy.

From Ali

2009-02-09T08:46:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Lily, Haylie, Elyssa, Carolina, Blabina, Valeria, Maria, and I went to Cortesia. It is a desert museum with every thing from fossils to live black bears. there was an exibit on snakes and even coyotes. After the museum, we went to a candy shop. I bought like seven different types of Mexican candy.

2009-02-07T18:38:00.000-08:00

Hola,

Today we went to a wonderful picnic party at a sports club. It was around a small man-made pond with paddle boats, a volleyball play area and playground. The parents and the kids had a lot of fun. Afterwards, the children went with the families. It was a beautiful day, with warm but not hot sunny weather. We could see mountains all around. Already the kids want to stay longer.

We are in Monterrey

2009-02-07T07:47:00.000-08:00

We had a very easy flight into Monterrey. There were few people where we were at JFK and we arrived in plenty of time. We were warmly greeted at the airport by our amigos and we all went to our homes. The students all seemed so happy to see each other. Today there is a welcome party at noon at a sports club. I hope to post again tonight, or hopefully have a student post. ¡Hasta luego!

Trip To Monterrey

2009-02-03T05:11:00.001-08:00