My Mexican Thanksgiving

I got a tip from another Fulbrighter that Couchsurfing was a good place to meet new friends. I signed up a while ago but hadn't gone to any of Querétaro's group's Thursday meet-ups yet. But then I saw they were organizing a Thanksgiving dinner and I was all about it! It was held a week early and attended by nearly 30 people, mostly Mexicans. I went with Robert, the other Fulbrighter here, and since we were the only US Americans, were asked to give a short explanation. I led everyone in giving thanks before we ate and cherished the familiar feeling of listening to what everyone is thankful for. Gaby and Daniel roasted a delicious turkey and it was accompanied by pasta, creamed corn, a tuna pot pie, another pasta dish, and mashed potatoes that tasted like pureed butter. I was thrilled to see that someone had found a pumpkin pie at Walmart and savored every bite. I followed it with bright green guayaba gelatin which may be the most delicious dessert I've had in Mexico so far. I had thought I wouldn't have an opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving at all this year and was so happy to get to have a little bit of turkey and pie with a group of such friendly and warm people.