UNO Fiesta!

So today was the big university fiesta for Mexican Independence Day! Everyone went all out - there were booths for games, contests, and prizes. They and set up a stage with lights and a huge sound system. Several of my students were the emcees and they were awesome! The gastronomy students prepared quesadilla, sopes, tostadas, empanadas, tortas, horchata, jamaica, tamarindo... There was even a mechanical bull ride (and NO, I did NOT ride the bull.) .... But.... I did sing karaoke : ) You know I can´t resist - and there was definitely a bit of peer pressure involved, as well, from both my students and my colleagues.
It was very hot and sunny today, but under the tents it was just hot. Then, right before my karaoke debut, the clouds started to roll in and the breeze kicked up, and I could see the storm approaching. When I got up on stage, the students cheered and people gathered all around because no other teachers sang. Some of my students were videotaping me and taking pictures, and though I didn´t know it at the time, the three students who were emcee-ing were dancing in formation behind me! Then, as I was singing, I looked up and there was a huge rainbow! Sometimes I need a little push, I guess, but overall, it was really fun and I´m sure my students were surprised to see me up on stage. In fact, I´ll probably be known as the karaoke teacher from now until eternity, but I suppose that is who I am... *Oh, and in case you´re wondering, I sang "Fever" by Peggy Lee : )
So tomorrow is Friday, and it looks like my colleagues and I will have to wait to go to Mérida until next weekend instead to finish up our immigration stuff. This weekend I have been invited to visit with my friend Erica and her fiancé, Jorge, at their property near Chichén Itzá. It will be cool to see their place and perhaps go to a cenote or some ruins on Saturday.
I will post some photos from the Independence Day celebration in Valladolid and some of the UNO fiesta when I get a chance.
¡Besos y abrazos desde Valladolid!