Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Acapulco Day 5

Having a fabulous time in Acapulco. Even though I'm finding conference exhausting at times (typical), I'm really enjoying getting Spanish practice in. In a bit, I'm going downtown to a local farmer's market. Maybe have lunch with Jim and a Jesuit friend he just met who lives in Mexico. Oh, the decisions. Still gray, windy and while the rain has stopped, the beautiful sunshine is still nowhere to be found.

More later.

peace,

Paul

Monday, June 28, 2010

Debbie trying to get the pastor to relax.



menu from the restaurant and the hotel where the cliffs are
view from the restaurant to see the cliff divers. You can see one of the cliffs on the right.


more city pics including the Volkswagon taxis.


pics from the city in the tour van

Woody, is that you?

How much for three items????


parking lot of Wal-Mart



Bird on the table looking for food.


Acapulco Days 3-4

Sunday proved to be a very uneventful day. We did not leave the resort which was disappointing. Before I leave, I want to venture into the city at least once more. Now it will be more difficult because conference officially starts today (Monday).

On Sunday, we ended up going to the pool twice (no tan yet but I'm working on it). I'm surprised at how many non-natives just lie out in the sun for so long (of course having servers bring them food and drinks is nice) but it's not good. Have already seen a lot of burnt people. I cannot imagine burning and then having to get through a week long conference.

Rev. Lu and Maria (two women from our church) yesterday and Jim has been hobnobbing with all of his friends and colleagues.

In the evening, we had dinner (dos pizzas muy grande) and Debbie and I danced (sadly, or thankfully, depending on your perspective, no pictures were taken.) We were in bed shortly after nine.

More later.

peace,

Paul