Bienvenidos!

The past few days have been a whirlwind.  There is so much to see/do/learn and it’s difficult to know where to begin.  The lifestyle in Querétaro contains fragments of familiarity: the necessity for food, transportation, and shelter.  The elements are similar, yet the utilization is what sets the US and Mexico apart (among many other things).  Since my arrival two days ago, I have seen poverty, affluence, donkeys beside the road, rolling green hills, cobblestone streets, Nationals laughing at my attempts and Spanish, and an overwhelming sense of friendliness even to a “gringo” such as myself.  Culture shock has not knocked me off my feet (yet), but it has pushed me further on to understand people who are different than me.  I do not feel at home yet—that will take some time, but I am content.

Currently my priorities are: purchase a pay-as-you-go phone and figure out how to get internet at my apartment... oh, and groceries would probably be good too!