I hope that everyone has been well over the past couple of weeks, and that you haven't worried too much about me, since I haven't posted in a while. We've been keeping busy and enjoying the beautiful weather here in Puebla (playing a lot of basketball and developing a nice farmer's tans), where we had been for the 2 weeks until last weekend, when we went to D.F. for the first time. We got really lucky with our trip, as we were able to stay with a friend from D.F. who goes to UDLA with us. At her house (there are pictures) we were treated like honored guests, and in order to show our appreciation, we made them dinner on Saturday night, although this was just a small gesture compared to what they had done for us.

I won't go on too much about D.F., since the pictures do most of the talking for me, but it was the closest I have felt to being home since being in Mexico, due to both the luxuries of the house and the organization of the city (not what I expected from the 10th largest city in the world). Also, I put up pictures from Veracruz during carnival, and Chipilo, a town of Italians about 30 minutes south of Cholula. Make sure to check them out by clicking on the slideshow and then going to the D.F. and Veracruz-Chipilo albums. And don't worry, there will be more pictures to come soon! Two friends are coming to visit, and the plan is to go to Acapulco next week. Lets just call it an early spring break. Also, I started to write a little bit about some of the minor differences between what I have experienced so far (food, drinks, prices, the little things...), so when I get some time (we actually have some school work this week!) I will be sure to post it. I hope all is well and I am still waiting on your packages!

Até logo,

John