The girls and I at the zocalo (the center of Cuernavaca). VIVA Mexico!
The huge crowds waiting for the govorner to show up and give his speach....he never showed...Que Triste! How sad!
The boys: Tavo, Sombi, and our German friend, Roberto.
September 15th and 16th are the days when Mexico celebrates it's independence. It is comparable to the 4th of July. The people of Mexico go crazy on this day. Almost anything and everything goes on the night of the 15th. In the center of each town the people wait for the governor to come out and give El Grito (the chant). The governor gives a speech and then says the traditional, "Viva Mexico," to which the crowd responds, "VIVA!" There are people of all ages everywhere wearing green, red, and white. Their faces are painted, they carry flags, they wear sombrerros, they throw confetti, and the blow horns and whistles. It was so cool to see. We were able to go with our Mexican friends. It was neat to be a part of such a special day in Mexico!
To celebrate Ashley's birthday we went to the theatre to see Romeo and Julieta. It was fun to get all dressed up and go out on the town. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the play. There were only 3 actors who played the parts of all the characters in Romeo and Julieta, so it was different but very enjoyable. 
