Yesterday was saturday and we woke up early to go to another Estancia, but his time our tutors came with us! This estancia was called Jesus Maria and it was basically a church built by the early Jesuits in Cordoba in order to help Christianize the Indians living here. The tour guide spoke very fast and moved very quickly through the church/museum/estancia so I could maybe tell you one or two facts from yesterday- but it was pretty! It was really cool to see where the early Jesuits actually slept and cooked and whatnot. I think it is amazing thing to stand in one place and know that hundreds of years ago someone stood in the exact same place but for a completely different reason. That church was used to help Christianize and, more or less, save the indigenous from becoming slaves. Very cool to think about. (pictures were not allowed to be taken inside so I only have pictures of the patio- still gorgeous though)
After our tour we went to a nearby.... not really sure what to call it but it had a pool and a basketball and volleyball court and we ate lunch there. It was wonderful to play volleyball again! Since being here we haven't had many opportunities to play (which you think would be really popular down here but we dont have a ball and then when we do some of us forget to bring our shoes and whatnot, but it was great to play yesterday!) We got to laze around for a few hours and take a siesta under the sun which was amazing! We got back about 6, went home, showered, ate dinner, and then got ready for a party at Fran's house. (one of the tutors) We left my house at 11, picked up some other girls, and by the time we got to the party it was 12:30. 12:30- we got there! I was falling asleep on the bus! But I had a few coke lights and I was fine. (by the way they dont have diet coke here, they have coke light which is amazing! Not too different but very good) We had a great time at the fiesta dancing to American music and talking to other Cordobese people there. I've actauly gotten to the point where I can hold a conversation with people that aren't my mom or my teachers! YAY! It's pretty basic, but it's progress. We were the first to leave at 3:45 and got home at 4:30. the FIRST to leave. When I got home none of my family was home yet either! My mom got in like 5 mins after me. Love it.
Today is Sunday and I slept pretty late and then went to lunch and my abuela's house. I love it when the whole family gets together! I feel so blessed and am so gratefully that this family has welcomed me in and let me be a part of their family for a while. When I am actually able to talk, I will be sure to tell them :) Now I'm off to the open market that is on sundays and then to church. Ciao!
(this picture is for Sims. There were hydrangeas at the Estancia and when I told my friends that my sister is having hydrangeas in her wedding, and they insisted that I take a picture with them. So this is for you Sims!)
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