Fruta Fiesta Explained

Okay so a "futa fiesta" is a fruit party. It was dreamed up a few days ago as Maria from Spain was convinced that she did not enjoy papayas until Sara, from the U.S. bought her a good one and prepared it with lime juic and chili powder (a VERY mexican thing to do). Maria decided that there should be a celebration of her new found love of fruit so the four of us housemates set out on Monday evening in search of good fruit. We even managed to find mangos, as they are going out of season right now. Mangos are my favorite. On the way back home we picked up some "street tacos" as Maria decided I must be convinced of their greatness. I was convinced... even if my stomach wasn't so much later on. :) It was good for us housemates to be able to hang out together as it will be the last time. Maria announced on the weekend that she is moving to a new home, the circumstances surrounding this decision aren't the greatest so if you remember please pray for my changing living environment.

I don't have school today or tomorrow or the next day because of the "day of the dead" celebrations. Its where they set up alters to dead relatives or loved ones in rememberance or them. It is quite interesting to observe, as even the catholic church supports this tradition (but strongly discourages the celebration of halloween). I learn more and more about this culture everyday!