We made panuchos in class today

We had a test in Spanish today and then for culture class we learned how to make panuchos.  The tortilla was made out of cornmeal, and then stuffed with beans.  Then it was fried (yum!) and chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, and onions were put on top.  It was very good and a lot of fun to make.  Dana and I have had them once before with Delia, but it wasn’t fried and there weren’t any beans.

At night we went to Mambo Café.  It was fun to see younger people doing some sort of real dancing.  There was an awesome live band and the dance floor was packed.

Although men here whistle, honk, and “meow” at women a lot while walking down the street, in all other situations they seem really respectful and chivalrous.  For example, at Mambo a group of us girls went out and danced without being bothered, while at home I know a lot of girls have to ward of “creepers” when they go out.  Any time we’ve been driven somewhere by one of Felix’s friends, the guys always open our car door for us.  Also, in culture class we learned about serenading, which to most of us from the U.S. sounds very cheesy, but it’s very common here.  Boys will go out and hire a trio to come to a girl’s house, where they will stand out on the street and sing until the girl comes out.  Then both the guy and girl just listen to the music for however long the boy paid them to sing.  It usually happens at night and wakes up a lot of the neighborhood, so people will always peek out and watch.  I really hope someone in my neighborhood gets serenaded while I’m here so I can peek out and watch, too.