Time Check

We moved the clocks ahead yesterday, it's dark now till after 7:30 am ...kids go to school in the dark ? boats come around the corner just as dark lifts, the 7:30 taxi is at 7:55 ... Windy City these days on the Point, a few whitecaps brimming, and overcast. Could rain be in our future ? No. The sun is baking hot, you could fry an egg,
almost. More watering on the agenda this evening.  Yes, many people use sprinklers, but on this hill, down these stairs, you'd need a water engineer to design the whole thing ! By doing it myself I keep a close eye on everything ! Too early too plant babies, but
getting prepared. Water is magic. It's something that will always remain precious in Yelapa, and everywhere, but here it is hard to get away from, a constant for you or your neighbour or friend.
You are always reminded how connected we are to Mother Nature.
Looking up at the stars, and seeing them move over my head, connects me more than even the Ontario North. I watched a lot of
stars up there, and I don't remember them moving so fast !
I had my first Moto ( ATV ) ride last week.  It was a little bit scary. Luckily I didn't go up or down any hills, I was already at the bottom of Hollywood Squares. I think they're too big for the trail. With all the kids and dogs and horses and wheelbarrows and motorcycles, and roosters and chickens and, need I go on .... The most certainly serve a purpose, so as long as they all stick to that and go slow, we should all get along.  What happens in the summer ? I still like walking though, I really do. What happens in the summer ? When I substituted for P a while back, it was quite the adventure getting home, but at least at the Primary School, I won't be walking home in the dark ! in the rain ! sidestepping the frogs ! I began my school vacation this week, a week earlier than the kids get out. I need time research and prepare more lessons. I'll have a few Learn to speak English CDs available after break that kids can copy. They have been great.
Some of them shocked when the see me on the path or in town, but answer the 2 questions proudly, some give the same answer to what's your name and how are you, but they are learning ! I had a major breakthrough last night, a young woman who will be 15 this July, who I have known since before she went to Kinder, asked me to help her learn English !  I have asked her and her M&D and brothers and sisters and cousins, for years to get her to practice with me but she was just too too painfully shy.  We have had a breakthrough !! I will follow up tomorrow, but I don't think she will back out now. I'll have her gather a few of her friends who want to learn and we can gather at her house, which is in Yelapa Centro. Another step forward. 
I received a packet of large ABC cards, two packs in fact, and wonderful workbooks, but still looking for Old McDonald's Farm Flashcards, if they still exist ? Really looking forward to Dia de Ninos on April 30th ... there will be lots of dressing up and photos.  Mother's Day is May 10th and that's a big party too. Yelapa woman work, but they sure know how to have fun too ! Still busy around here, and Easter will be the climax, for the Tourist's anyway.  Leticias does not have prices marked on the fruits and vegies. Only on limes ! and potatoes ( i think ) when I asked why not on everything she said it was because the price fluctuates on everything almost everyday !
Makes sense . ... until next week ...
Keep your chin up and put your best foot forward !