One day at a time ...

... and do ONE thing in a day (when in Mexico)!

And staying true to my guiding principle, today, I start my first post for the year. Sorry everyone for my long absence and thank you for your understanding. So here we are in Mexico Districto Federal, also known as Mexico City to the rest of the world. But here, the locals simply call it Mexico. It's been 13 days since we arrived from our Christmas holiday in Holland and we're slowly settling in. The jet lag is gone, the initial astonishment is hardly there and after about a week of searching we found an apartment. I think that's not too bad for Mexican standards.

Sera and Yassy have, I'm pretty sure, settled into a nice routine at school. Sera was all ready to go to school and Yassy, well, she cried for 5 minutes on her first day. There was nothing dramatic about their first day ... but for me, I was most nervous about doing the school drive. The roads here are packed, bumper to bumper on any given time of the day, especially on the main roads. And along with that, there isn't much regulation on the roads. Yes, the police (apparently) would stop you if you're caught talking on the phone without a headset. But I've seen cars cross red lights, cross double white lines, overtake dangerously and at T-junctions, all 4 lanes have their right of way ... depends which driver has the bravest heart.

So you see, I was extremely nervous about driving and for the first week, Johan arranged for a driver so that I could sit back, gasp and observe the route. This week, I had no choice but to suck it in and do the school run. Johan and I practised, on Sunday, the routes to Sera and Yassy's schools. Their schools are close but at different locations. Johan was very thorough, as usual, and even bought me a Garmin. Haha. Today was my second day of school run, and safe to say, it has been all right. The good thing is, nobody CAN really drive fast here because the roads are so packed.

Unlike Dubai or Doha, here in Mexico, we actually do mingle with the locals. It's a refreshing change and I actually do feel part of a unique culture. But that also means that I have to speak Spanish! I'm excited about it and currently taking lessons for it. I have to say, it is a humbling experience to always check my translations before I open my mouth. Hopefully, soon, I can do without my translator. 'wink'

Have patience with me while I try to sort things over here. I miss you all dearly and hope that all is going well over on your side of the pond. Besos!

The girls sharing a lemon with lime sorbet drink

Before bed ... snuggling with their elephants from auntie Sue and uncle VJ

At a nearby playground ... have to say, it's pretty impressive

In two weeks, we move into our apartment

Found this little bakery round the corner ... hope it's good