just another day in guadalajara

This morning I awoke to the sound of rain. Usually when it rains here, the lights go out but this morning was different. That's a good thing too because I was cooking breakfast for Grady and I. We get up around 5:30 a.m. even though Grady doesn't have to be to class until 8 a.m. This gives us time to spend with one another and study the Bible.
Once Grady is out the door, I take the laundry to be washed. We don't have a washer/dryer but there is a lavanderia about two blocks from our apartment. They will wash, dry, and very neatly fold your clothes all for 14 pesos/kilo. They also deliver the clean clothes to your home the same day.
I then take a taxi to Plaza Galerias. The taxi driver's name is Carlos and he is very nice. He tells me about the one time he went to Chicago. We talk about the differences between American and Mexican culture. There are many Mexicans that think Americans are not very friendly. Carlos tells me I am very nice.
I arrive at Plaza Galerias. There are many store here including Sam's Club, Sears and Mega (the Mexican equivalent of a Wal-Mart). I buy a few supplies for Grady and then cross the street to but groceries at Mega.
I tote all the bags to the curb and manage to acquire a taxi. This time the driver is not so friendly. The taxi rounds the corner on two wheels as I cling to the passenger door. Riding in a taxi in Mexico is truly an adventure.
Thankful to arrive home in one piece, I carry all the groceries and supplies to our third floor apartment.
Five minutes later, Grady comes home for lunch. Perfect timing! I enjoy a relaxing lunch with my husband before he goes to Anatomy class.
Later, Grady and I take a bus to the international student affairs office to pick up his visa. Then it's at least a thirty minute walk back to our apartment. The weather is nice (about 80 degrees!) so it is a nice walk. It also gives Grady and I time to visit about our day.
I cook dinner while Grady begins reading.
In the evening I iron clothes and help Grady prepare for class.
Aahh, just another day in Guadalajara.