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This nine-day program
is designed for retirees to get a taste of the heart of Mexico
while learning Spanish and enjoying cultural outings. Students
will gain a realistic understanding of the fascinating, diverse
and warm Mexican culture through first-hand experiences and
interactions with local people.
Students will begin each weekday with
two hours of survival Spanish, a maximum of five students
per class. Classes will focus on ways to communicate in Spanish
and how to feel comfortable traveling in Mexico.
Cultural classes: will
then be offered each weekday for two hours, offering a taste
of many aspects of the culture: cooking, dancing, history,
current events, art, music, etc. Students may pick and choose
among the various activities offered each day based on their
own interests. Additional Spanish classes will be offered
at this time as well for those who want to polish their Spanish
skills.
Excursions: Typical
afternoon and weekend excursions: a tour of colonial, downtown
Cuernavaca, a visit to Cortez’ Palace and its Diego
Rivera murals, art museums, drinks/dinner at Cuernavaca’s
best restaurants, Tepoztlán – a magical town
with lush, natural surroundings, Taxco – a colonial
town known for its beautiful silver jewelry, a taste of Mexico
City’s art and culture.
Dates:
February 17 – 25, 2008
March 15 – 23, 2008
Cost:
$930 U.S. (not including airfare). This price includes all
Spanish and culture classes, homestay (with a Mexican family
within walking distance of the school) including a private
room and three meals daily, all excursions, all transportation
within Mexico, all booking and agent fees, trip cancellation
and medical insurance. Additional expenses for the traveler
would be drinks and meals at optional dining and happy hour
outings, as noted in the itinerary. For those who prefer to
stay in a hotel, the above cost is reduced by $180 and all
hotel and meal costs must be covered separately. (We can recommend
some excellent, convenient options). |
U.S. Contact for
this program: John Prevost, Professor of Spanish, Central
Arizona College. (520) 494-5386 or cell (520) 560-0663
e-mail: john.prevost@centralaz.edu
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