THE MEXICAN EMBASSY "COFFEE"

Friends representing Indonesia, England,
Canada, and US

Last week we had another "Welcome Coffee" at the Mexican embassy. Strange that they called it a "Coffee" because there was no coffee. When we walked in the door we were greeted by the ambassador of Mexico. Next we were met by a woman carrying a tray of white/red wine and juices. It seemed a little strange to be offered wine at 10:30 in the morning, but the early hour didn't seem to deter many of the women attending.

The big attraction at this Embassy was the area designated for the "Day of the Dead." In Mexico this is a very important day on 10/31 every year where people spend the entire day at gravesides conversing with their loved ones. They also place around the grave all the things that departed ones loved while alive. They had a man standing in the room to answer all our questions about this day. It was quite eerie!




The food we feasted upon was fantastic and made me feel like I was right back in NM. The guacamole and red/green salsa were my favorites.

The people at the Embassy were extremely warm and friendly and made us feel very welcome.

So amazing that we can "take a trip around the globe" when at these Embassy events as there are women from many countries all under one roof.


We were entertained by these senoritas