Llameme Profesora Walker

Hola a todos!

I´ve been preparing for this interview with a language institute for a few days now, rather nervous and very hopeful. As it turns out, I pretty much had the job before I walked into the office with my fancy new pants and personal statement memorized, hanging off the tip of my tongue. I will be teaching Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the evening. At the beginning of May I´ll also pick up some Saturday classes. This schedule means two important things: I can still teach at a ´colegio´ during the day hours, and Ayacucho is now my home for at least the next three months. Looks like vacation is almost over!

And just in time for semana santa! Last night was the very first procession, pictured at right. A mass of people walked past the plaza carrying this massive structure honoring the Catholic saints. Everyone not helping to haul this prettiest of fiery beasts, held a small candle and a smile. Portions of the streets were decorated with dyed sawdust which they spread over the dirt like a shaved carpet, creating beautiful images that depict different saints and aspects of nature. This is just the beginning. It will only get more exciting and far more grandiose.

SALUDOS! <3 Heather Pax