We've moved!

Reed's exchange partner, Monica, resigned at the end of November and will be returning to México at the end of the month.  We have known that this might happen since the second week of September when Monica emailed Reed and said that she was not happy teaching/living in the US. It has been quite a roller coaster of emotion since then because we weren't sure if we would have to return to the US or not.  As you can imagine, Reed was devastated because this is a lifelong dream of hers and she wanted to see it through.

Well, as luck/fate/karma would have it, we are able to stay!  

Some things had to fall into place. First, the Fulbright

 Commission, using some of Monica's complimentary salary 

that she wouldn't need for the rest of the year along with

extra money from the coffers, had enough money to pay Reed's district for a sub for her for the rest of the year.  Second, Reed's

district and Principal said that they would allow her to stay in México.  Finally, substitutes that could teach upper-level Spanish were found and are currently being interviewed. 

We started looking for an apartment or house last week.  One of Reed's colleagues/friends found out that another colleague had a bungalow for rent.  We went to see it, liked it and moved in on

Tuesday!  It is about 4 blocks from Monica's house, in a gated community with guards at the front gate (a little weird, but okay) and has beautiful grounds.

Although this has been a little crazy and I wouldn't have minded returning to the US, I am glad I get to stay.  Besides, I still have A LOT of Spanish to learn!  :o)

Pictures at right:  the front of the house (yes, it is literally 20 ft. from the pool), the inside of the house (small, but has a good "feel"), the view from the front door.

By the way, we have a futon in the living room if you are ready to travel!  We love guests!  :o)

Coming next:  New Year's, Acapulco, the Inauguration.