Un Viaje

After almost two months, I finally get to do some traveling around Mexico. Tuesday night, me and my new North Carolinian friend will emark on a journey with a group that My mexican mother found in the newspaper. She did some investigating based on price, people, etc. and finally came to the conclusion that it was a really good deal. I was excited but didn't want to be the only foreigner; fortunately, I was able to convince the North Carolinian--her name is Jenny--to go with me which makes it even more exciting. She is a really good friend. She is also majoring in Spanish and wants to teach.
The reason for this particular trip is to observe the traditional Day of the Dead celebrations. I encourage everyone to read more about the holiday to learn more about it. When we think death, we think gloomy, sad, or even spooky. It is the exact opposite here. They celebrate it and remember the good that comes with the memories of their past loved ones. They build altars and do dances and stuff. In Michoacan, it is particularly celebrated, so that is where we are going. We meet the group at 6:30 on Tuesday night, leave at seven and should arrive in Michoacan Wednesday morning around 8. That's a long bus ride. I hope I can sleep! Tomorrow is a regular day of classes and such, but I will pass it highly anxious about the trip.