We Are The White Roosters (Okay)

The local fútbol team in Querétaro is the Gallos Blancos. This year I made an effort to learn more about the game, especially with the move to Mexico coming and the ongoing FIFA games. I have to admit I really started getting into the excitement of the game and look forward to attending some games over the next couple of years while in Mexico. Attending a live game should prove interesting!

So I checked into the local team to find out more about the Gallos Blancos (White Roosters):

• Our colors are azul y negro for home games, blanco y negro for away.
• We are in the Primera División of Mexican football league system.
• The team's official foundation is July 8, 1950.
• Home games played at La Corregidora stadium in Santiago de Querétaro. (45,547 seats).
• Family based supported team, which includes several "porras" like "Esperanza Blanca", "Tradicional" and "La Corregidora".
• Fastest growing "barras" is the Resistencia Albiazul, formerly known as "Rebeldía Queretana", whose chants or "porras" have become a powerful encourager to the team.
• Rivalries with teams Club Irapuato, Club Celaya and Salamanca FC. Fiercest rivalries are with Club León and San Luis FC.

I need to pick up a vuvuzela somewhere!

Less Than Six Weeks To Go!

I am starting to get a little nervous now as I prepare lists of what should be packed and what should not, but at the same time I am ever more confident that this is the correct direction for me to take. From corresponding with a few of the other invitees in my group I think the feelings are common.

Spanish Level-II is behind me now, but I continue with self study. During Spanish Level-I earlier this winter I was invited to sit in with my professor's husband's Level-III class. The class had dropped to one student and they invited me out of their support for my Peace Corps Mexico quest. It really helped me to progress and is now allowing me to move through the material faster on my own. I so want to improve my language skills so I can be more effective while serving in Mexico.

...less than six weeks to go!