Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Day Six Morning, A Visit to Downtown and FAEE

After the show, we enjoyed a snack provided by the teachers. If you notice the Rotary Wheel on the wall in back it is symbolic of the support provided by Rotarians. The clubs in Mexico have done much. Also there are three clubs in our district who have worked on projects here.



A few blocks from the downtown squares we came to FAEE http://www.faeemexico.org/   It is a program that teaches individuals with disabilities of differing ages the skills of living and success. Mexico is not able to provide much in terms of support for these individuals. That support comes from whatever the communities will provide.  The students have teachers for language, math, art, culture health and practical skills. We were treated to a demonstration of cultural dancing. The students were accomplished dancers and proud of their showmanship.
There is a stonecutters fair in one of the downtown squares. Approximately 10 stonecutter shops and artists had set up to show their work and how it is done.


Here is part of our intrepid group. We are now joined by Rotarians from our District 5130 in California who are coming for the 2nd portion of the Festival. We were guided by Librado from Chapultepec Club. He is very knowledgeable about the history of his city - and took time off from his electrical conracting business to make us comfortable.


We were on our own for breakfast, at 10:00 we met in the lobby to walk through the square and to see our first program.  Here is one of the old cathedrals seen across a square.


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