EXPOTEC

While in Kansas last week, I was told by many of you (my fans, I guess you could say) that you check my ramblings nearly every other day. I would like to say that I am sorry for disappointing you. I know that I haven't been writing much, and I'm going to try to work on it.

I miss the cold. When I stepped off of the plane in Wichita it was 43 degrees Fahrenheit, which is about 6 degrees Celsius. When I stepped off of the plane in Monterrey, it was about 97 F, or close to 36 C. A 50 degree difference, for those of you that can’t or don’t want to do basic math. I was not excited to come back to the heat.

Last Wednesday night, we – Ryan, Gabby, Ben, and I – went to the EXPOTEC. EXPOTEC is an event put on by the school that showcases all of the states of Mexico. There are 31 states and 1 federal district, in case you were wondering. Anyway, the students of the Tec that are from the different states cook traditional foods from their area. It was excellent. I think I’ve found my new favorite kind of cheese: it’s from Oaxaca. It’s excellent, and none of you have any idea! I hope that I can get it in the states, because it makes some excellent Quesadillas.

At the EXPOTEC there was a band playing called La Gusana Ciega, or The Blind Worm. I surprised myself and everyone else by singing along, but not knowing why I knew the songs. Yesterday I was looking through my music and found that group and listened to their CD and finally made the connection. Jared had given me their CD before I left and I had listened to it a few times.

Well, that’s about all I got. I hope everyone had a good week.