IDEALS

Written by Melanie Tweedle
Second Year DSW student

Some of Mexico’s greatest fans and promoters come from outside of the country, leaving their mark behind.

Today five Loyalist College students went to visit the famous home, and museum of Robert Brady. Brady was one of the most well known men of his era. Mixing and mingling with celebrities of the past and well to do families, he was known on the social scene and will be remembered for his unique style, A-listed guest book and unbelievably breath taking collection of art.

February 23, 2010

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and desperate pain and discomfort calls for antibiotics!!

Caila and I decided to do something different than the group today and went for a walk in the town where we stay called Ahuatepec. I was fresh out of Advil Cold and Sinus and so, was on a mission to find more. The first pharmacy, nada.

The second pharmacy, nada. The third, nada.... but this time the older man behind the counter offered a different solution. He asked if I was allergic to penicillin, nope, okay and he handed me two packs of medication.

By Gary Warren

It’s Tuesday and we have just returned from meeting with a Doctor to discuss abortions and birth control in this predominately Catholic country. We will have lots to discuss after our next speaker, Don Jesus from Guatemala who will have a discussion with the group about the civil war in that country. He was a student activist who fled in fear of his life after joining a student activist movement.

Written by Lynne Lafreniere
Second year DSW distance student

Written by Lynne Lafreniere
Second year DSW distance student.

Day two: I had my first morning walk today, and it felt good to start the day early with some relaxed physical activity, which is not something I have done a lot lately. I decided to join the large group for the walk this morning which I quickly felt was not the same as our smaller group walks from last year. There was a group of at least 10 people which seemed like more of a travelling posse in the wee hours of morning in the streets of Ahuatepec......than a relaxing reflective walk.

- Written by Melanie Tweddle
Second Year DSW student at Loyalist College.

Hey Everybody,

Alive and well!!! We made it through the airport no problems!! Enjoying the lovely weather and learning such amazing things.

By Michelle Newlands

“Through good thinking we create positive energy.”

We spent the evening learning and practicing with a meditation master named Dada. The group of us sat on towels or mats on the floor with a light melody playing in the background as Dada spoke to us about the true meanings of meditation and its benefits.

February 21, 2010

Woke up and headed to town. I’m becoming a fan of using public transit in Mexico. It may be bumpy and crowded but it makes me feel more a part of their culture by emerging myself in their world, even something as little as taking the town bus.

While the rest of the group paid a visit to Huitzilac our smaller Quest group, Cailia, Chrissy, Lynne, Melanie and I spent the morning exploring the Cathedral in Cuernavaca. We walked around this beautiful church filled with so much history taking photos, observing the crowds and talking amongst ourselves.

Today I focused on my own personal disabilities. A lot of the experiences and circumstances we go through as individuals, and as members of Quest, can relate back to living with a disability. Ours being we are foreign. Our disabilities as foreigners are lack of ability to communicate with those around us because of a language barrier, our appearance, we look different than everyone else, we stand out and people stare, we are unsure of our surroundings, we are vulnerable, undereducated about our surroundings, new culture and lifestyle. We are at a disadvantage. This is our disability.