This morning... I actually did the math.... I've been in Xalapa for (just shy of) 6 months. Wow, que rapido, no?! I remember telling my crew in GDL that I would aim for 6 months. I diiiiid it! To be honest, I do not know how much more time I will be spending here. Regardless, I made it 6 months! Woooot!
Last Sunday, I had a GREEEEAT performance at this years Festival Raices! It was one of the best shows I've done here in Mexico. The crowd was GREAT, so much love and positive energy (jaaaaa, que hippy!). I can definitely say, I did my best tap performance here in Mexico! The acoustics of the performance space were amazing. Yesssss. The rest of the night was fun! We were fed (YUMMMMMMY) homemade food and given Kwamas to keep us happy. I was finally able to see Los Aguas Aguas, a staple music group here in Xalapa. They put on a good show, and I got to dance with shortest man I've ever seen. I just couldn't say no! All the good times aside, it was a serious trip to go back to the festival. Don't get me wrong- I saw lots of people I met at the last one and had a GREAT time. Its just... Last year's festival, in late July, was my first time in (the area of) Xalapa. I had just gotten to Mexico, knew nothing of Xalapa and the dance/music scene in it, let alone spanish. Ja! And now, 8 months later, I performed at the festival. What a trip, no?!
For your listening/Dance Dance Dance party pleasure.... Los Aguas Aguas!
In other news, I spent Good Friday with my friend and her family, where she made a DELISH Vegan feast! She had just gone to a Taller de comida vegana y cruda and daaaaamn, was the outcome gooood! Vegan Mango Ceviche and Vegan sushi rolls! yes Please!
Something I bet many didn't know... Balkan Music is HUGE here in Mexico. Yes, when I say balkan music, I mean that goofy circus sounded stuff with an accordion and a lot of yelling. After the feast, we went to a tiny Cafe to see a band from DF named Balkanour play. And, i must say, it was rad! I freakin' love the accordian! It gave me flashbacks to the street music of Belgium... I liked!
This week has been a bit slow. Xalapa has been good to me, but I'm really beginning to crave the BIG city vibe. We'll see.
In the mean time, as many Zapateado Dance classes as possible!!
XO- Vanessa
Yeahhhh Balkan music! That's the music of my people! Or half my people, at least.
ReplyDeleteMiss you, lady. Update the blog more! Post more pictures! The world needs to see all your adventures! <3