Mel and Wes Stories: Butterfly Snow in Mexico

Mexico: Butterfly "Snow"

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Lesson: Butterfly "Snow" in Mexico Setting the scene: The family left Bangkok and made a brief stop on Guam, before flying to Mexico. Since the flight arrived late on Friday afternoon, the weekend was free time. Dad hired Santiago to drive the family northwest to a monarch butterfly sanctuary. While there, they met a local girl named Anna. People in This Story: Anna; Dad; Mel; Mom; Santiago; Wes Brand Name or Company Name item is in green. Slang terms are linked to the Slang Dictionary. Click on the term to view its meaning. "Speed Talk" is in pink; meaning is in [brackets]. Story: Mom: I hope the company is not short-handed and makes Dad start work today. I'm looking forward to seeing the Monarch butterflies. Wes: Fat chance! Dad won't let them push him around. Besides, he can always pull rank on them. Dad: No need to worry. My computer course begins on Monday. I just want to slum around today. Mel: Here comes our guide, Santiago. Santiago: Buenos dias. [Spanish for Good Morning] Are you ready to leave? It will take about two hours to drive, unless we get stuck in traffic. Dad: Let's go now. I don't want to encounter a traffic jam. [The trip is uneventful. It is another hot, slightly humid morning in a mountainous countryside.] Santiago: Here we are. The butterflies congregate each year at this site. They come from up north in the United States. Mel: You mean the same butterflies fly all the way from here to there and back each year? That's a lot of flying! Wes: I think you missed the boat, Mel. They aren't the same generation of butterflies. Anna: Hola, amigos. [Spanish for Hello Friends] My name is Anna and I overheard you. The handsome young man is correct. The butterflies you see did not originate from here. Look, you can see them now. Wes: Man, it looks just like orange snow! There must be millions here. Anna: Yes, over 15 million come each year. Do you enjoy the sight? Mel: Fabulous. I wouldn't miss this for the world! [The family travels to the Yucatán peninsula. They visit numerous ruins of Mayan cities, such as Chichén-Itzá and Palenque. Click here to see the following story: Mayan Ruins.]