tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post8361064046594940808..comments2024-02-23T02:48:33.276-06:00Comments on BABSBLOG: In the Matter of an HourBabshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-69008239161874772982015-09-28T08:08:06.896-05:002015-09-28T08:08:06.896-05:00Kim, the jardin is a joyful place. At night there...Kim, the jardin is a joyful place. At night there are mariachis and estudiantes from Guanajuato. Throw in a few clowns and break dancers, at least on the weekends and you have a place to never be lonely. <br /><br />Indeed, if the USA had more jardins instead of malls people might not be so disconnected.<br />Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-27602070940790224122015-09-28T08:05:36.804-05:002015-09-28T08:05:36.804-05:00Hi Scott - As far as I know, at least in San Migue...Hi Scott - As far as I know, at least in San Miguel, they don't teach English in the primary schools or kindergarten. These kids were about 8th graders and Leon is a big city so it is possible they are learning there. <br /><br />Many well meaning ex-pats go into the villages and teach English to the parents and the children. The Mexicans that I have talked to do not want that, because they don't want their culture changed. It's an interesting crossroads.Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-15343965254621841712015-09-27T18:18:46.884-05:002015-09-27T18:18:46.884-05:00Interesting about the young children. When I was a...Interesting about the young children. When I was a teenager back in the early 70s living in Bangkok, there were many backpackers coming through from Europe (mainly Germany and Scandinavian countries) who spoke fairly good English.<br /><br />It seems that a few more European and even Asian countries are teaching English at younger ages, in addition to their native language studies. Do you see that starting to happen there (at least in the larger populated areas)? Given that English has become one of the standard languages for business it would make sense.<br /><br />Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08878896911999969010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-63300848782811959072015-09-27T16:59:40.102-05:002015-09-27T16:59:40.102-05:00This is one of the fabulous things about all of Me...This is one of the fabulous things about all of Mexico. Every town has a public square, and for almost all of them, the square is the locus of public life where people go to see, be seen, meet friends, buy a coffee, whatever. It's a kind of public, community life that we so lack here in the USA. <br /><br />When I was in Tehuacán with Edgar, even though the town isn't exactly exciting, we'd often go in the evenings to the Zócalo to just hang out, walk a circuit or two, and be part of the scene. It's oddly fun and entertaining, costs nothing, and puts us all into contact with our community. <br /><br />I'm glad you're sharing your own Zócalo/Jardín experiences with us. <br /><br />Saludos,<br /><br />Kim G<br />Boston, MA<br /><i>Where Copley square has some of that, but most of the time is too cold to merely hang out.</i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-74371885941189544862015-09-27T13:30:51.628-05:002015-09-27T13:30:51.628-05:00Beck, it will happen when it is the right time~......Beck, it will happen when it is the right time~.........Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34246214.post-49504986577250024102015-09-27T11:29:57.701-05:002015-09-27T11:29:57.701-05:00Beautiful photos! I know I keep saying this, but s...Beautiful photos! I know I keep saying this, but someday I'm going to sit there to witness the ever changing scene. Life's a Beach!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17604678027403810586noreply@blogger.com