Hmm...it's been awhile since I've been able to get on here. It stinks because the computers at school have some kind of cookie-blocker or firewall or something that won't let me post on blogger so I have to head to another internet place to do it. It's ok, though; I found this place that only costs $1/hour when I show my student ID.

Last week we had an outing to Lucha Libre, which is Mexican wrestling. We were warned beforehand that it is very sexist there and to not be surprised by all the catcalls directed at us. It was worse than I thought, though. As we walked in (about 15 American girls, 3 guys), a bunch of guys got on their feet and started clapping and whistling at us. Then they started chanting "USA, USA." It was quite embarrassing. It wasn't just American girls though--whenever a female would stand up to go the bathroom or something, everyone would pay more attention to her than to the wrestlers. The wrestling was hilarious. It was the fake kind where they just pretend to beat each other up. Our study abroad director said it would be a good cultural experience for us. Yeah, sure, I guess so...

This weekend a bunch of us went to Manzanillo, a beach about 5 hours away by bus. We stayed at a great all-inclusive hotel, so we could have all the food and drinks we wanted all day long. A few of the guys I was with took full advantage of the open bar. I didn't drink too much, but I liked it because I could try some drinks I never had before to see if I liked them without worrying about paying for them if I didn't. We pretty much spent our days either at the beach (right across the street) or lounging by the pool. I wore sunscreen so I didn't end up looking like a lobster, but I did get darker than I have been all year (read: I no longer glow in the dark). It was so hot and humid there that the ocean and pool didn't even feel that refreshing since they were so warm, but it was nice to actually be able to swim in the ocean without freezing my butt off (good ole Washington beaches).

El 16 de Septiembre is Mexican Independence Day. It is celebrated with fireworks and flag waving and gunshots and shouts of "¡Viva México!" We only got to see a little of this since we were at the hotel at this time (they celebrate at midnight on the 15th), but it was still fun. The next big holiday is the Day of the Dead on November 2. I'm looking forward to it.

Ok, well, I don't really know what else to say. We're going on a beer factory tour today which doesn't excite me too much. I'll let you know how that goes.