Just short of three weeks ago, I arrived here in Cuernavaca to begin my journey to bilingualism. And, as with most journeys, you start by pursuing one thing and end up discovering many other things (and let’s face it, to say “things” is an understatement. Love, friendship, tolerance, spirituality, and essentially a richer life are just a few of the beautiful consequences of traveling, and the term ‘thing’ doesn’t do these results justice).
So, my point you ask? I’ve been here for three weeks with the goal of learning another language and I have already found so much more. On Monday, instead of class, my professor took a small group of us to witness a pilgrimage. West of Cuernavaca is the sacred site of Chalma, which is the second most visited pilgrimage site in Mexico (second to Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe). I witnessed people pouring over the mountains to come to this sacred site. Many people of all ages had been hiking for 4 or 5 days straight.
The spirits of the people I talked to were just shining through their smiles. It was a true feeling of a community movement towards something above themselves. I admired the camaraderie all around me as people laughed, talked and supported each other in all different ways. It was truly a beautiful thing to see. As we drove back through the narrow, winding path in the stunning mountains of Cuernavaca, my heart was filled with respect for both the breathtaking beauty of Cuernavaca and its inhabitants.
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