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Navidad y El Año Nuevo y Qué?
Christmas was wonderful here in Veracuz, and tonight we’ll ring in the new year. And then we’ll settle in? No chance. Carnaval (Mardi Gras) comes early this year. It starts during the last week of January. At this moment that’s still next year. Twelve hours from now, it’s just a few weeks away.
Carnaval is the people’s party. It’s a happy time, a time to blow off steam and reduce stress, a time to get tired while you’re getting rested up, a time to see the incredible parades and go to the happenings. And a time for us at The Language Immersion School to...
close shop.
We’re only half a block from the parade route—it passes right along the waterfront at the end of our block. It’s so crowded and so loud and so much fun that: [1] our teachers and charlantes can’t get here, [2] you couldn’t hear the teacher even if he or she could get here, and [3] who wants to study anyhow.
There’s music and dancing. Everywhere you’ll see and hear happy families joking and laughing and having fun. Veracruz’s is a family Carnaval. There’s excitement in the air. There are people everywhere, and we live right where the action is. Classes canceled!!! We’re going to be out in the crowd, right in the middle of the party.
We had a wonderful Christmas; we’re about to have a happy New Year.
And we’re already ready for the fun and excitement of Carnaval.
Eric Langner December 31, 2007 03:09 PM