Walking to Work

I am so happy that I live so close to work. Today was my second day at the University and I decided to take some pictures of the beautiful things I see along the way. I was way too nervous about getting there on time to even think of taking pictures on my first day. I showed up a half and hour early and just sat and studied my Spanish until everyone else arrived. The first meeting I attended was all in Spanish. I could understand some it. The director essentially said we should try and get published and make this the best university in the world. Pretty heavy for my first 30 mins. The next meeting was in English, of course, it was and Engllish department meeting. My new boss was not able to cover all of the material that day so she asked the "newbees" as we have been being called to return today. This is what I saw this morning.

This is the Teatro Juarez named for a Mexican president in the 1800's. He is really popular in Guanajuato. People often sit on the step here to watch clown perform. The steps can get really packed with people. The clowns are pretty funny, one is really creepy though.

There are lovely churches everywhere in Gto. I see three on my short 10 minute walk to work.

The Jardin is the center of it all right in front of the Teatro Juarez. It is a canopy of trees, great to hide under when it rains.

The benches are one of my favorite parts of the city. They are usually packed with couples making out, families eating icecream, and foreigners studying Spanish.

I have to say that the highlight of my day was winning the biggest locker today. All of the new teachers put their names in a hat because there is only one large locker. Guess who's name was picked first, mine! I quickly threw my hands in the air and yelled whooo hoooo! Then realized these people don't know me and whipped my arms down to my sides. I never win those kind of things it was exciting, although, I later found out that another teacher, David, is coming back in January and will want his locker back. All good things must come to an end.

This is one of my favorite plazas. If you take a left here it takes you right to the Language School where I work.

Just up this alley and we're almost there.

Here's the front door. And we're inside. It's fantastic. You can see the classrooms in the picture below. Mine is on the second floor.