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Posted by rhartman on December 18th, 2006 in Mexico

No posada (Christmas party) is complete without a piñata! Last weekend the members of the mission Jesús Pan de Vida (Jesus Bread of Life) held a Christmas party and invited their family and friends. Everyone ate tamales, which are corn-based dough filled with meats, chiles and cheese. They also drank traditional holiday punch - a […]

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Posted by rhartman on December 15th, 2006 in Mexico

Last night we had a Christmas party for the seminary students. We have been blessed with four seminary students this year. The students, their families and the missionaries here enjoyed a tasty Turkey dinner. Then we sipped rompope (a popular holiday liquor) and handed out gifts. It was a night to be thankful for the […]

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Posted by rhartman on December 13th, 2006 in Mexico

Here’s a little info about me - I’ve been living in Mexico for just about seven years. I first came in January 2000 to teach English as a Foreign Language for one year. Hours after stepping off the plane, I was invited out with other missionaries to a taco stand. While eating there, I met […]

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Posted by rhartman on December 13th, 2006 in Mexico

The last few days have been “frigid” in Torreón, Mexico. The temperatures have been in the 50’s and 60’s. “Not bad,” you might think, but here’s the catch: there are no central heating systems in the houses here. Moreover, the houses are built out of concrete block, which provides very little insulation. When it’s 50 […]

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Posted by rhartman on December 13th, 2006 in Mexico

Welcome to the blog! Here you will find regular updates on life in Mexico, its ups and downs, and the joys of working down here! Stay tuned for more to come.

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