Hope House Home for Boys

The cards that I sell here in Chapala and Ajijic, Mexico benefit the dental program for the boys at Hope House in the nearby village of Ixlahuacan. There are close to 30 boys at the home and many of them come to the home having received no dental treatment. If you live here at Lakeside and would like to order a quality, hand crafted card for a special occasion and help me contribute to this worthy cause, please e-mail me at bettyinchapala@yahoo.com Card price is 50 pesos; the entire sales price is donated to Hope House.

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Monday, October 11, 2010

A Trip to Domino's Pizza


Well, guys, I couldn't stand it -- I had to find out if Dominos Pizza in Mexico tastes the same as Dominos Pizza in Texas. Many, many years ago when we lived in Indonesia, we went to Pizza Hut but it just wasn't the same. However, I am happy to report that Mexican Dominos pizza tastes just like Dominos pizza back in the States. I had a very pleasant and interesting experience while waiting for my pizza. I sat down at a long table with a Mexican family and came to find out that they had lived in Pasadena, Texas and their oldest son spoke very good English. It was nice being able to chat with them. After I got my pizza, a little boy from another table brought me a disposable plate (see picture)to put my slice of pizza on. I had noticed that everyone else had one but I didn't -- it was really thoughtful of this young family to notice and provide for the "gringo"! I've been made to feel so welcome by everyone I've met, foreigners and locals alike -- even when we can't communicate well, the locals I've met have gone out of their way to be very helpful. For that, I'm truly thankful!
Betty

11 comments:

Melisa Waldorf said...

God is good my friend and providing for you and protecting you so far, but I will continue to pray, just in case!!

OK So I am REALLY excited right now, because I ran across a blog and I think the blogger lives near you:
http://audreyscardsbydesign.blogspot.com/
It doesn't say it on her blog, but she left a comment on my blog and when I clicked her name her blogger id came up and it said CHAPALA MEXICO!!!! Contact her and let me know if we have made a stamp connection for you!!

Kerrie said...

Oh you really have settled in ... pizza.... yum...I excited as well Melisa, would be lovely for Betty to meet another blogger in Chapala Mexico....

craftieodmae said...

Things are working out Betty!!! WOW, and you may meet a blogger, way to go!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Way to be observent, Melisa! Glad that Domino's is holding it's own! That was just so sweet of the little boy to show you how it's done! Hugs.

Colleen said...

Betty,
Your postings are wonderful. It is very inspiring how you have embraced this new place and time in your life. I hope you do find this new blogger and it is the beginning of a wonderful friendship.

Becky said...

I am loving your posting and pictures Betty, great photos. How sweet of that little boy :)

Molly {Molly Dolly} said...

I got your email and sent you one back. Let me know if it's working.

redwasher1 said...

Betty, glad things are going well and a little taste of home is always nice!!

Janice M said...

Yumm Pizza! So glad that people are being helpful and friendly! Not sure that I'd be brave enough to be there alone.

Terri Trotter Earley said...

I am loving following along in your adventures! Can't wait to hear more.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Amanda J said...

We need another Blog post, Mom!!! :) Love you...just want to see what all you're seeing and doing...cause I miss you! I spent some time at Market Street reading and enjoying the nice weather we had today...