Mexico
A most enjoyable day. Ashes at 7.30 and general absolution. Coach to General Juan N.Alvarez elementary school Chiapas. The tour company gave us school packs and sweets for the kids. Visited year 1 and 4 who were studying Mexican history. They use abacus and counting beads. Dancing very good. Banana plantation very labour intensive. It was hot. At the Catholic church the ladies gave us lunch. The community coop went out of their way to welcome 3 coachloads. Rest, spa, Paraguayan harpist Shirley Dominguez her dress didn't help! Brahms piano quintet. Piaf to Peanuts. 15.2 clicks went back an hour beautiful day and walked on deck twice. Mass at 8. Quiet day sitting on balcony and saw dolphins. Finished Chris Patten's First Confession a memoir. Liz went to Spanish class and I slept. Spa and late dinner after BBC Earth films. Ballet music with Roland excelling in The Swan. Fantastick Patrick and Indonesian show. Sumatran and Javan dances are fun. 16.2 Mass and Liz was early. Praye...