Juanito's Life and Hobbies in Veracruz

Juanito's Life in Veracruz

• Juanito, a ten-year-old boy, lives in Veracruz, a commercial seaport in the Gulf of Mexico, specifically in Boca del Río.
• His family owns a small house near the Jamapa River.
• The house has a backyard with various fruit trees (mango, papaya, banana), and palm trees with coconuts.
• Juanito's parents, Doña Amparo and Don Luis, operate a traditional café (Café la Parroquia) and are fishermen respectively.

Juanito's Dislike for School

• Juanito dislikes school and frequently skips his homework, expressing a desire to play soccer instead.
• He does not want to follow classroom rules and learning.

Juanito's Passions and Hobbies

• Juanito's favorite activity is soccer.
• He enjoys playing with his friends (José and Ramón).
• He enjoys spending time outdoors and by the river.
• Juanito loves eating mangos and coconut water.
• Juanito enjoys playing with a slingshot and throwing rocks into the river.
• He appreciates the beautiful artwork and sea-life-themed crafts his father (Don Luis) makes for him.

Juanito and Pepe

• Juanito and Pepe are friends.
• Their families are friends.
• Pepe's father is also a fisherman.
• Pepe's mother works at a bakery (La Conchita).
• While Juanito is often disorganized and lazy, Pepe is tidy and organized, almost to a point of perfection.

Juanito's Mishap with his Friends

• During a soccer game, Juanito took Pepe's new jersey.
• The family go to Alvarado together to eat róbalo and celebrated Pepe's birthday.
• Juanito's actions led to a dispute with Pepe and a difficult talk with his parents.
• His parents were disappointed in his actions, causing a family crisis.
• Juanito apologized for his actions, returned the jersey, and his family tried to make amends.

Juanito's Family

• Doña Amparo and Don Luis are hardworking and loving parents.
• The family values spending time outdoor.
• Family enjoys a special ritual of going to church every Sunday and going to Alvarado to catch fish.
• The kids go to Alvarado in order to eat róbalo.
• The family enjoys the company of friends

Juanito's Personal Traits

• Juanito is described as lazy, untidy, and disorganized in his schoolwork.