Nothing has changed here weatherwise, because the weather never changes, paradise every day!
It seems that kids here are only schooled until 4th. grade, after that they have to pay for all of their future education ,as well as supplying all of the school supplies and buying their school uniforms. Consequently an awful lot of kids dont go beyond 4th. grade because the parents cannot afford to educate them. a lot of the gringos here take on the task of providing for the kids, and this also includes getting them through university.
Kate spoke to her 11 year old granddaughter ,Meaghan, in Boston and asked her if she would like to sponsor a Mexican child here for school in lieu of getting xmas and birthday gifts, Meaghan was delighted with the idea and Kate already has an 11 year old girl by the name of Daniella ready to go back to school. We go to meet her and her family this week. So many gringos are doing this type of thing here, helping the deaf, the crippled and so on, it gives you a sense of purpose and well being.
We were up today booking our new residence for next winter, we have given a deposit ,and think we will be very happy in our new digs.
The only other news flash is that I started art lessons, for the first time in my life. Its never too late!
Adios from Jack
Monday, March 10, 2008
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