Goodbye New Mexico

Throughout this week we have all learned alot. I enjoyed experiencing the Pueblo culture. It was interesting to see that we have so much in common with the Pueblo people. One of my favorite parts about this trip was Grandma. Grandma was an elderly lady of the Pueblo that openly welcomed us into her home. Grandma's big thing was family. No matter if it was blood, marriage, or just knowing someone, everyone was family. Grandma treated us as if we were all her family. I do not even know her real name because she just told us to call her Grandma. Grandma told us alot about the Pueblo culture. Pottery is big in the Pueblo, along with jewelry. This week we were also lucky to experience the St. John celebration. The men of each family who had the names of John participated in horse races. During the horse races the men would fight over a colored rope. Who ever had the rope at the end received the blessing at the end of the day. It was touching to witness the culture still thriving in the Pueblo. It saddens me that we do not have this sort of thing back in Michigan. I have learned so much on this trip. I have learned about hard work, family values, love, team work, and culture. I plan on taking this experience back to Michigan with me and sharing it with all my friends and family. I also plan on embracing any sort of culture I can find back in Michigan.