Colombian Scandals

WE HAVE A BABY! Two of the leaders: Alvero and Jocabet just had their baby, the first one at the base. Everyone's healthy even though Joca is still in some pain. I've never been around through a whole pregnancy and birth! It's so exciting! The baby is adorable, huge eyes and lots of dark hair. Pictures coming soon.

Desteni was going to visit the baby today... and that is the motivation for this post. Needless to say, Des and I were amazed and some myths we discovered. It made us realize that there will be some fun surprises for us when we marry Colombians... (not saying that we are anywhere close to marrying Colombians. It's more just the hope that we will get married someday and we live in Colombia, even though we're desperately without prospects at the moment).

1) You can't hold a baby when you're on your period. (Des and I considered this and even searched the internet... we have no idea what it could possibly do to a baby).

2) When you're sick to your stomach you should eat pork.

3) If you have a cold you must dress in warm clothes from head to toe and wear a scarf around your mouth. (If you noticed in my birthday pictures my friend Edinson was wearing a scarf even though it was a warm day. Remember, we live really close to the equator).

4) You should always lay a baby on it's stomach because it's the best thing for it.

5) When Alvero is hot a sweaty he should take off his shirt and put the baby in his armpit. (Not kidding, folks)

6) It's slightly debatable, but commanly believed that you really can't still be a virgin if you use tampons.

7) Never take a shower after dark, it's how you get sick.

8) Reading in a bus or moving vehicle will ruin your eye sight.

Sometimes I just have to laugh at this culture that I love so much.