Hi Alicia!
Yes, that helps, thanks!
Alicia Carrillo wrote:
Pat, Peggy and anyone else that is even remotely considering the trip, listen up. The purpose of this trip is so that those people who would not otherwise visit their ancestral towns will have an opportunity to do so.
It is not required that you speak the spanish language, it is a requirement that you pay for your trip, lodging, meals and expenses and contribute towards the bus or tour transportation including tips and a tour guide if necessary. We are very early into the planning process and if you indeed are interested as the time draws near we will see how many people are still serious about the trip. At the time it is decided who is going we will ask for some input as to the specific towns we may all want to visit that are within our research areas and we might even consider some special area of interest even if it is not for research but for play and relaxation.
Hope this helps,
Alicia
You can sit/stand/and ask questions with me, I don’t speak, write or understand Spanish, but that’s not going to stop me from going. ;-)) . Pat
Peggy Delgado wrote: I’m still thinking I’d like to go too, but would I handicap anyone by not speaking Spanish? I think I’d probably be asking and asking, “what did he say?”….and taking away from the trip. However, I’ve always wanted to go to Zacatecas to see where my family came from….I just didn’t think it would happen. Keep us informed with the details!
Peggy Delgado
Hi Alicia!
Yes, that helps, thanks!
Alicia Carrillo wrote:
Pat, Peggy and anyone else that is even remotely considering the trip, listen up. The purpose of this trip is so that those people who would not otherwise visit their ancestral towns will have an opportunity to do so.
It is not required that you speak the spanish language, it is a requirement that you pay for your trip, lodging, meals and expenses and contribute towards the bus or tour transportation including tips and a tour guide if necessary. We are very early into the planning process and if you indeed are interested as the time draws near we will see how many people are still serious about the trip. At the time it is decided who is going we will ask for some input as to the specific towns we may all want to visit that are within our research areas and we might even consider some special area of interest even if it is not for research but for play and relaxation.
Hope this helps,
Alicia
You can sit/stand/and ask questions with me, I don’t speak, write or understand Spanish, but that’s not going to stop me from going. ;-)) . Pat
Peggy Delgado wrote: I’m still thinking I’d like to go too, but would I handicap anyone by not speaking Spanish? I think I’d probably be asking and asking, “what did he say?”….and taking away from the trip. However, I’ve always wanted to go to Zacatecas to see where my family came from….I just didn’t think it would happen. Keep us informed with the details!
Peggy Delgado
Helyn! Yes, I hope to pick up some of the language myself. I had high school Spanish and understand a little from my first husband and his family, but other than that, I will need help.
Thanks for the offer….hopefully as the trip draws near, I’ll be able to go, depending on when it is….
Peggy
Santos Luna wrote:
Peggy, You would certainly NOT be a handicap. I for one, would be happy to translate for you. I can translate simultaneously from Spanish to English, but not proficient the other way around.
One of the ladies in the group, who is considering the journey to Zacatecas, does not speak Spanish…so, there is always room for one more. Bet you will return with a new vocabulary.
Saludos, Helyn
Peggy Delgado wrote:
I’m still thinking I’d like to go too, but would I handicap anyone by not speaking Spanish? I think I’d probably be asking and asking, “what did he say?”….and taking away from the trip. However, I’ve always wanted to go to Zacatecas to see where my family came from….I just didn’t think it would happen. Keep us informed with the details!
Peggy Delgado
beelieve wrote:
That goes for me too! Alecia is wonderful and so giving of her time and
knowledge.
I also one day hope to go to Zacatecas with some of the group. Even though
my Spanish would probably embarrass everyone.;-) I still have that inner
hunger to walk where my ancestors walked!
Hope
Helyn! Yes, I hope to pick up some of the language myself. I had high school Spanish and understand a little from my first husband and his family, but other than that, I will need help.
Thanks for the offer….hopefully as the trip draws near, I’ll be able to go, depending on when it is….
Peggy
Santos Luna wrote:
Peggy, You would certainly NOT be a handicap. I for one, would be happy to translate for you. I can translate simultaneously from Spanish to English, but not proficient the other way around.
One of the ladies in the group, who is considering the journey to Zacatecas, does not speak Spanish…so, there is always room for one more. Bet you will return with a new vocabulary.
Saludos, Helyn
Peggy Delgado wrote:
I’m still thinking I’d like to go too, but would I handicap anyone by not speaking Spanish? I think I’d probably be asking and asking, “what did he say?”….and taking away from the trip. However, I’ve always wanted to go to Zacatecas to see where my family came from….I just didn’t think it would happen. Keep us informed with the details!
Peggy Delgado
beelieve wrote:
That goes for me too! Alecia is wonderful and so giving of her time and
knowledge.
I also one day hope to go to Zacatecas with some of the group. Even though
my Spanish would probably embarrass everyone.;-) I still have that inner
hunger to walk where my ancestors walked!
Hope
I wouls REALLY like to go……………….. what time frame are we
thinking about for this trip?
Just maybe…………………….!!!??
Hope
I wouls REALLY like to go……………….. what time frame are we
thinking about for this trip?
Just maybe…………………….!!!??
Hope
Hope,
We don’t know yet when in 2007 we will be going. I have had input from a few people as to when they can go and you can do the same. The best times in my opinion as well as Arturo’s is that the spring, March/April and September/October are best. I personally prefer the fall, the rains have just finished and it is a sight to behold, wildflowers as far as the eye can see in the countryside but some people can only go during the summer months.
After our Northern California meeting on July 29th we will have a better idea on the time frame and logistics.
I look forward to meeting my Ranchos family.
Alicia Carrillo
San Jose, Ca
I wouls REALLY like to go……………….. what time frame are we
thinking about for this trip?
Just maybe…………………….!!!??
Hope
Hope,
We don’t know yet when in 2007 we will be going. I have had input from a few people as to when they can go and you can do the same. The best times in my opinion as well as Arturo’s is that the spring, March/April and September/October are best. I personally prefer the fall, the rains have just finished and it is a sight to behold, wildflowers as far as the eye can see in the countryside but some people can only go during the summer months.
After our Northern California meeting on July 29th we will have a better idea on the time frame and logistics.
I look forward to meeting my Ranchos family.
Alicia Carrillo
San Jose, Ca
I wouls REALLY like to go……………….. what time frame are we
thinking about for this trip?
Just maybe…………………….!!!??
Hope
