Trip to Chiapas: Monday

On Monday we made our way back to Merida and made good time. The van was of course becoming very uncomfortable really quickly but we did it. We made it back in about 7 hours when it usually takes 8-9 hours. We only stopped twice so that helped! There were also not as many curves like there are in the mountains so we didn't have to slow down all the time. I think I forgot to mention on Sunday and well Friday too that I officially am against topes (toe-pays). Topes are speed bumps and they are all over the place on the way up and down the mountain because there are so many small villages that we pass through. When I was co-pilot for Raul, the driver of the van, I joked with him and told him in Spanish that I just love topes. He looked at me and smiled and knew I didn't mean it. Haha...He picked up on my sarcasm!! And he replied, in Spanish, I think that every family has a tope. I got a kick out of it! He was hilarious and a great driver that put up with all of us. Koodos to him for putting up with a bunch of American college students! Once we got back to Merida, I unpacked all my gifts out of bags and packed them into Neal's suitcase that I brought down here because I really don't have room for them. Its not quite full yet, but I know it will be. I'm afraid mom, dad, and Neal are going to have to bring down a small empty suitcase with them! It is only 19 days until they get down here!! At least we are under 3 weeks now! But, it means that my time here is coming to an end very quickly. I just have 4 weeks and 2 days left here and I feel like its not enough. Don't get me wrong, I want to come home, but this semester has come and gone. I feel like its all been a dream and has passed overnight. Luckily, I have this blog to go back and read what I went through over the past 2 1/2 months I have been here. I can't believe on Sunday it will be 11 weeks since I have been here. I just can't believe it. Before I know it, I will be back and be able to spend time with and see you all!! I am rather excited for that.

Thanks for taking the time to read all my posts about Chiapas! I hope you all understand what I mean since I couldn't take pictures. The week is almost over!