Last weekend I went to an art show and met some local expat artists. It was
fun to meet them and I enjoyed the show. I made a wonderful connection with one
of the artist who has a weekly after school art club at the local children's
shelter. She invited me to join her and help with the art creations of the
children. so on wednesday afternoon, I shifted from beach bum to art teacher. I found out just how common a language art expression can
be....the children and I got on just fine even though they spoke only Spanish
and I only English. We could still understand each other....interesting how
that works. I will continue weekly visiting and helping with the art
club...what fun!
Friday, went to a wonderful event of mostly expats at a very nice seaside
community near by called BajaMar. After I went through the guarded gates and
into the community I felt transported into another time and place ....it
was so reminiscent of a Southern California Community. Very beautiful with
lawns, club house, swimming pool, mature palm tree line drives and tons of
flowers everywhere. We had a lovely garden party in honor of Dia de los
Muertos, with music, altar building or making an Ofrenda, we shared remembrances
of family members who have pasted. Then heard stories of the tradition of Dia
de los Muertos and the parts of the traditional Ofrenda and Celebrations.
Followed by making of some traditional crafts. I made a corn husk flower that
came out well. In the late afternoon sun we enjoyed some really yummy
traditional foods and interesting conversation. Ah, Baja!
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