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Sunday with host brothers
My son's host family, a truly lovely family, sent me some pictures and wrote the following: "Es una bonita experiencia para todos nosotros." (It's a beautiful experience for all of us.)
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From Lily
Today I met my host family. They’re so nice! After the delicious lunch with my host family and my dad, I went with my host family to a shop that my host mom owns. That was really fun. I got to look at...
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From Ben
Today was our first day of school at Escuela Modelo. We started the day of with a ceremony, welcoming the TIS students to Mérida. We listened to the Mexican, Yucatecan, and the school’s anthems. We...
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From Dorian
Today was my second day at Escuela Modelo. Yesterday I went to the hotel because I threw up 2 times and had a stomach ache and my head hurt. But today I am feeling better than yesterday. I miss my...
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From a Capstone Mom in Mexico ...
My daughter was the one who insisted she do Capstone without mom. I so love her independence and self direction! She is really thriving on this trip. The experience of this success will surely shape...
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From Eliana
The last day of school and the last day with my host family. The best time I ever had, it was sad to leave my friend and my host family - I even cried when I had to leave. I think now I know I made a...
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From Gus
Today we whent to Puerto Progreso for a field trip and we walked in the town that surounded the beach and we ate ice cream. Then we went to the beach and played some games and danced. Then we went to a...
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From Jack
Today was a beach party!!!!!!!!!!!! We danced, we played, and we walked. First thing we did was walk along the beach for about two hours. Then the rest of the day we played at the beach. And then we...
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From Mateo
At Puerto Progreso, we could not stop having fun. First we had a walk by the ocean. Then we turned on the music on an amplifier and started playing all sorts of games and dancing to the rhythm. The...
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From Griffin
Today, instead of having classes at Escuela Modelo, 5th and 6th grade went on a field trip to Puerto Progreso. There, we walked and played on the beach. After that, we went to go have lunch at a...
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From Sofia C
All these past days were very exciting, like going to the beach, swimming in cenotes, going on the walks, going to school at Escuela Modelo and staying with our host family. Even though I was sick for...
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From Olivia
Today we went to Dzibichaltún. Dzibichaltún is a archeological site with many interesting ruins including The Temple of the Seven Dolls. On every equinox you can see the sun right in the middle of the...
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From Sofia N
Today we are going to La Hacienda Sotuta de Peon. Yesterday, we went to the eco-museum of cacao. We got to try a Mayan drink called Xocolatil (Sho-co-la-til) . Then we went to Uxmal. There we could see...
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Yesterday we went to Ecomuseo del Cacao. There, we got to see a special ceremony that was performed by Mayan people. They did not speak English or Spanish, only the Mayan language. They sang and played...
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Yesterday we went to Chichén Itza. It was really interesting. The most fun part for me was seeing the ball court were they play the ball game. It was also really interesting seeing the pyramid. It was...
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As well as going to Chichen Itza yesterday, we went to Izamal, the yellow city. It’s true, all of the buildings are painted yellow and white. First we saw a big church (also yellow). Then we went on a...
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Closing note from RS
I really enjoyed the Capstone trip. My favorite part was staying at my host brother's home. Fernando and his family made me feel very welcome, like I was part of their family. I enjoyed going to the...
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