In order to introduce a group of US students to Mexican culture, a three weeks intensive was set aside by the University of the Americas in Cholula, Puebla. I was one of those students.
Week 1) Prehispanic Mexico included trips to ancient pyramids, modern museums and studies of conquest by foreign invaders.
(replica of the pyramids of Ek Balam 100 BC)
Week 2) Colonial Mexico which included visits to cathedrals, studies of French, Spanish and US revolutions and land grabs, and the decimation of native populations.
Week 3) Modern Mexico included government function, political factions and the election process.
I was enchanted by the good, the bad and the ugly of Mexican history. I had lived in a neighboring country and knew none of what I was studying. By comparison the United States had no culture. At least in my mind. There was so much to absorb. Today I have come to appreciate Mexican pride, food, artists, music, devotion to family, dance, literature, language and spirituality. It is a lovely country to visit and live in.
DOS TORTAS
the adventures of dos tortas 
Hi Alex – You have inspired me to learn about this amazing country that we visit…and you live in. Thank you – and see you next month! With love, Lorrie
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When I was leaving Mexico in 1974 there was a couple next to me on their honeymoon going to Spain. They had never been to Mexico. I think they got tired of me gushing one minute and crying the next.
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That’s a lot to absorb in three short weeks!
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It was! I think because we weren’t just reading but actually visiting these places, it was completely fascinating.
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I’ve always felt similarly about culture: the US has little to none, Mexico is full. I love every time I’m down there. Just came back from 3 1/2 weeks on the Sea of Cortez. Your friends welcome to be home and I told them they should really be offering me condolences.
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I know. I always feel grateful when I get through immigration back to Mexico. I’m honored to live there.
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