Today was orientation at Cemanahuac Learning Community in Cuernavaca. The motto here is: “nadar en Espanol” or “swim in Spanish”. Well, if that is the case, I have a feeling I will be drowning on dry land for a bit. Many times I hear something to the tune of: “Alkdjfsoai sometimes alkdjfalj.” Or “When adifudo you dafoisiuhen done.” Let’s just say I have perfected the smile and nod as a key survival technique to get through conversation.
However, whining aside, this is going be exactly what I need to finally learn Spanish. No, correction, learn and use Spanish. You truly are immersed here, but luckily there is a lot of support from the people around you. It is the perfect learning environment.
Actually, it’s the perfect environment all together. Cuernavaca is beautiful. La clima es perfecto! It truly looks and feels like the City of Eternal Spring. Today I walked to the city square downtown in a skirt and t-shirt without sunscreen, and came back unburnt and mildly sweaty. It was strange writing the date at my orientation. To write the word ‘January’ next to a palm tree seems contrasting.
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