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October 2009 
What was your last vacation like?
Posted on May 24th, 2009
by 
J~E~S~S
J~E~S~S
This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for May 24, 2009:
My last vacation was like touring an unfamiliar country with a personal sherpa, or guide, to show me how things are done. I went to El Salvador, my husband's home country last year for the first time after eleven years of marriage. I met his family and extended family. I met the woman who baptized him when he was a baby. I met his step-brothers, who share the family business of running a chain of grocery stores with his father, also a pastor. I met his sister and half sister and their children. I got tours of local beaches from people who know where to go. I was blessed with a trip to the most scenic restaurant in the world, where I was serenaded by a local guitarist and his son: a mariachi duo. I saw the poorest parts of town and the richest parts of town. I gained perspective on life.
Washing by hand
alegria
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What a lovely, comfortable picture this is.
Would love to read more of your perspectives, Jess; specially as they relate to how people there view their lives. You know what, I'd love them to be on World Heritage Society as well.
Was it just last year that you went to El Salvador, Jessica? It is so intriguing thinking about you visiting, and what it must be like to be married to someone from a different culture. My son's girlfriend is from South Korea and he sometimes speaks about the cultural differences.
Have been reading a book (can't remember the full name of the author OR the title, lol…) about being “Mexican Enough”. It's the story of a woman who is half-Mexican and half-white from the U.S. and her search to find her roots. And how she travels to Mexico to try to find herself. And her research and fascination with the immigration issue from both sides.
Good to connect with you again, Jessica!
Sometimes a difference between two people seems cultural but is actually individual. And at other times, even marrying someone from another family of the same state is marrying into another culture. Something we could explore further…
Thanks for the comments Meenakshi and Centria!
In the first photo above, from left to right, is the youngest daughter of my husband's uncle, then my husband's uncle (his father's brother), then my husband, and our oldest son.
Cultural differences. What a big topic. At first I thought we were going to face really big cultural differences. Then I found out we think alike. I also found out he does not fit into the latino stereotype at all. I also do not fit into the typical American girl stereotype. So, we're loners together.