Friday, October 8, 2010

Off to the pool


I am just about to head to the pool. The pool is at the country club. Sounds fancy but take a look at the photo! I really love going though as it is quiet and peaceful and gets you away from the noise at the orphanage. I guess the pictures show that Tapachula looks very poor. To some extent it is, although there is a lot of nice cars on the road. Sadly, crime is a huge problem here. That is why most of the children live at the orphanage. It is because their parents have gone to jail for horrible things, or their parents may have run away from them.
Anyway, off to take my mind of things at the pool!

4 comments:

  1. Petra, we are loving reading your travel blog. The stories & the photos are great. I hope you come back energized for the end of the term. Enjoy the rest of your time at Mission Mexico & your travel home. Keep up the blog.

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  2. Hi Petra,
    Thanks for the window into your time in Mexico. Hope the surfing washes away some of the frustrations. It is a very generous, kind thing that you are doing. Kia Kaha - stay strong!
    Love Anne

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  3. Thanks for keeping in touch. What a classy joint but at least it is a peaceful interlude for you. Hope the surfing goes well and you return with renewed energy.
    Mum

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  4. At least it's pool weather. Today you are missing out on cold temps, a bitterly cold wind and hail from time to time. Hopefully the later start to the day will make it a little easier on you. I'm with you - early starts are no fun. Back to alarm clocks tomorrow with back to school - would guess that sport's day is cancelled as the forecast isn't great. Enjoying your updates. Catherine

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