Day Two

Our first full day in Mexico began with a delicious breakfast together, followed by some group song-singing. We then prepared for our first big day in the city. Many of us rode in taxis to church first thing, holding on for dear life as they sped in between other vehicles and through tight spaces. It seemed as if there were no traffic laws at all. Personally, we don't think there was even a speed limit; but all in all, we safely made it to our first destination: Iglesia Catedral "San Miguel y Todos los Angeles." Otherwise known as the World's Smallest Anglican Cathedral. Some attended one out of the two services, but many came to both the English and the Spanish service. For the time in between the two services, some people walked down to the Pasteleria, or the local bakery.
After the second service, assigned groups were able to freely enjoy the sights and sounds of the busy city on a Sunday afternoon. Many noted a family oriented feeling about the town. While we went to lunch at various restaurants, many of the towns people were absent from the roaring city and seemed to be gathered together at their own homes. But by the time we were finished eating and ready to sight see or shop, the city became crowded again. This showed to us the importance of family in the Mexican culture.
As we made our way through the densely -populated, narrow sidewalks, there were many things to observe. One thing that we noticed was the struggle that many families had to go through in order to put dinner on their tables. Children were put to work by their parents as they sold many trinkets including gum, jewelery, hats, purses etc. We as tourists and Americans seemed to be "targeted" the most by the young venders. It was definately hard to avert our eyes from the homeless beggars at every corner.
While some simply shopped, others toured Cortez's palace or other museums, went through the food market, or just enjoyed the unique entertainment all around them. We wrapped up our second day with a local speaker who talked with us about the economy and the lifestyle of Mexico. Quite interesting to many.
Our day consisted of many exciting and memorable moments that we could explain in more detail, but it is very late and the bloggers are about to fall asleep on the computer, so keep posted for our next adventure as we begin our first day of work on the church.

M.P
M.F